Trump threatens to intervene if Iran kills peaceful protesters "We are locked and loaded and ready to go," the president said on Truth Social early Friday, after economic protests in the Islamic Republic took a sharply violent turn.

Yes, killing peaceful protesters is a sign of tyranny.

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“If that’s how it works with dictators, then the United States knows what to do next,” President Zelensky said when asked about the unfolding events in Venezuela.

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Translation: "Big Oil wants their money's worth. And we're not afraid to send your kids to get it back for them."

Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult.

But not impossible.

Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇

Rakhi Pancholi came out swinging on the Wyant Report and highlighted all of its flaws and shortcomings…

It’s worth remembering she’s a lawyer as she takes Danielle Smith’s spin apart.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

“The UCP gov’t’s disdain for the vaccine couldn’t be more obvious.

The positive choice, which [the UCP] rejects, is to devise a free-of-charge system that doesn’t waste.

Alberta is now the only province to make people pay for protection against this terrible illness.

It’s plain wrong.” #ableg

Danielle Smith's former Chief of Staff personally oversaw the hiring of two family members of embattled healthcare MHCare CEO Sam Mraiche to government policy advisor roles. Part 1 of 3

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Danielle Smith's former chief of staff hired 2 nephews of MHCare CEO Sam Mraiche into govt roles.

The first was hired on the same day that a luxury home was purchased by Sam Mraiche's sister that Marshall Smith quickly moved into.

#abpoli #ableg

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Screenshot of a 2021 news article in which Jason Kinney announces $100 cash incentive to get the Covid vaccine

Screenshot of a 2025 news article in which the price of the Covid vaccine for Albertans is revealed to be $100 per dose

Alberta premiers’ comments & policies on COVID vaccines:

Kenney in 2021: “For the love of God, please get vaccinated.” Offers $100 cash incentive to those who do.

Smith in 2024: It “doesn't work particularly well.” If you want it, you’ll have to pay $100.

So...

Looks like Bruce is having a night at the "Alberta Next" Panel...

Because consultation is all about telling participants to "get lost" and calling them "disgusting".

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Province refuses to release early results of its Alberta Next surveys Postmedia sought early replies to surveys around an Alberta pension plan and immigration but the province has refused to release the results

The provincial government is refusing to release its Alberta Next survey results, citing a section of its new "Access to Information Act" that allows the withholding of "advice to officials," even though the Act also says: "This section does not apply to information that is a statistical survey."

ANALYSIS | Alberta no longer sure about big savings from auto insurance reforms | CBC News Danielle Smith said the new system would cut premiums by up to $400. But rising insurance costs, hail storms and tariffs are putting that claim in doubt.

Last year, the UCP promised a new auto insurance changes that will save drivers $400 per year.

INSTEAD, your insurance will hike by 7.5% this year, & another 7.5% (or more) next year.

NOW, Finance Minister is saying, Alberta drivers are already saving?

Alberta as we know it today simply would not exist without the millions of immigrants and refugees who built it, who loved it, and who were proud to call it home - including my grandparents and my mum. This bitter xenophobia is as unAlbertan as it’s possible to be. I’m ashamed. I’m disgusted.

EDITORIAL: Cameras not welcome at Okotoks town hall Media members covering town hall with Premier Danielle Smith told to check cameras and audio recorders at the door.

At a public town hall w/Premier Smith, government staff banned local reporters' cameras and audio recorders.
Okotoks Western Wheel editorial: "Limiting the ability of the media to do its job shouldn’t happen, nor should it be tolerated." www.westernwheel.ca/opinion/edit...

Opinion: Alberta's clawback of federal disability benefits shameful Alberta is the only province poised to claw back $200 Canada Disability Benefits from provincial disability income support recipients.

Alberta is the only province or territory in Canada that is poised to claw back the $200 Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) from provincial disability income support (known in Alberta as AISH) recipients.

edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

#Alberta #Canada

This is a big drop - one of the main causes is problems with access to healthcare - something fully in the hands of the UCP for 6 years. 1/3 #AbLeg

“I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State. They are considering the offer!”

Narrator: they were not considering the offer

🔥 DENIRO AT CANNES: “In my country we’re fighting like hell for the democracy we once took for granted… Art looks for truth, embraces diversity — that’s why we are a threat to autocrats and fascists.” 🇺🇸

Possibly the most epic self own in political history.

#ableg #cdnpoli

Doing this the day before Carney went to meet with Trump on behalf of all Canadians was a calculated ploy to try and diminish the PM's negotiating hand in advance. I hope Albertans will soon relegate this woman to the island of misfit fascist toys where she belongs.

Trump re: use of military force in Canada: “But I think it’s highly unlikely ... I don’t see it with Canada. I just don’t see it..”

Seriously folks - has the bar of acceptable behaviour for an American president sunk so low that it's okay to ponder attacking a peace-loving nation?

Alberta Justice Minister has personal relationship with man whose businesses are tied to AHS investigation Mickey Amery told The Globe and Mail that he is a long-time friend of Sam Mraiche and ‘loosely related’ to him through marriage

SCOOP: Alberta's Justice Minister is a long-time friend and relative of the man whose business dealings with the health authority are tied to multiple investigations
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

This was an important election. It means we get to keep the CBC. It means public news and responsible journalism. It means Canadian TV and Canadian film. It means more Canada in the world. Not just for us, but for everyone.

This election means Can-Con not Can't-Con.

This is horrifying and heartbreaking. Sending so much love to the Filipino community right now. I can’t imagine how you’re feeling.

You deserve to feel safe celebrating your culture. This is devastating. 💔

Janice Stein endorsed Carney, saying:
"Mark Carney is the world's leading economist and could very well lead the whole world through the Trump crisis, let alone Canada."

#MarkCarney #carneyforcanada #LeadershipMatters
#cdnpoli #NeverPoilievre #canadastrong #canada #VoteWisely

The Clown Show continues …

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By Evan Dyer CBC. This is highly problematic.

Reminder on who/what you're voting for 🇨🇦...

Bell: Smith slams those whipping up Canadians for a brawl with the U.S. Premier Danielle Smith says it is irresponsible for anyone to whip up Canadians for a fight with the U.S., exactly what Liberals are doing

calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... Smith keeps saying that we need to calm down the rhetoric against Trump while she simultaneously ramps up the rhetoric against Ottawa.

Danielle Smith’s right hand man and author of the Free Alberta Strategy listing separatism as an option…

Is telling Albertans to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears.

Essentially.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli