Alec Forbes
@aiforbes.bsky.social
Aging hipster nerd, socialist troublemaker, drinker of lager, fan of unshitty Rock'n'Roll.
Thank you Olivia.
Toronto will ban U.S. companies bidding on city contracts in response to Trump’s tariffs, Olivia Chow says #Toronto #Canada #BanOnUSCompanies #cdnpoli #Boycott #TradeWar
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Toronto will ban U.S. companies bidding on city contracts in response to Trump’s tariffs, Olivia Chow says
Chow confirmed that the city will award all contracts valued at less than $353,000 to Canadian companies exclusively. She also promised to present a motion to her executive committee "barring
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March 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Thank you Olivia.
Thank you Scandinavia!
Scandinavians boycott US goods over Trump's Ukraine U-turn #Denmark #Sweden #BoycottUSgoods
Scandinavian consumers outraged by the felons Ukraine policy turnaround have begun boycotting goods and services "Made in USA"
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Scandinavian consumers outraged by the felons Ukraine policy turnaround have begun boycotting goods and services "Made in USA"
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Scandinavians boycott US goods over Trump's Ukraine U-turn
Scandinavian consumers outraged by US President Donald Trump's Ukraine policy turnaround have begun boycotting goods and services "Made in USA" but are discovering just how difficult that can be at ti...
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March 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Thank you Scandinavia!
Free Ukraine forever!
Вільна Україна назавжди!
Ukrayina nazavzhdy!
Slavia Ukrayina
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Вільна Україна назавжди!
Ukrayina nazavzhdy!
Slavia Ukrayina
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trudeau voices support for Ukraine following tense Trump-Zelenskyy meeting | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voiced support for Ukraine after a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went completely off the rails.
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February 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Free Ukraine forever!
Вільна Україна назавжди!
Ukrayina nazavzhdy!
Slavia Ukrayina
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Вільна Україна назавжди!
Ukrayina nazavzhdy!
Slavia Ukrayina
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Proud to see a New Democrat show true leadership. Time for Libs to step up and drop out in NDP-leading ridings. #onpoli
@bonnieforontario.bsky.social
@maritstilesndp.bsky.social
@coopr84canada.bsky.social @notoneseat.bsky.social
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@bonnieforontario.bsky.social
@maritstilesndp.bsky.social
@coopr84canada.bsky.social @notoneseat.bsky.social
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Ontario NDP candidate withdraws in Eglinton-Lawrence, citing close PC-Liberal race | CBC News
Natasha Doyle-Merrick has pulled out of the election and is throwing her support behind the Liberals in her riding. Meanwhile, the Liberals are standing by their Thunder Bay-Superior North candidate a...
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February 19, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Proud to see a New Democrat show true leadership. Time for Libs to step up and drop out in NDP-leading ridings. #onpoli
@bonnieforontario.bsky.social
@maritstilesndp.bsky.social
@coopr84canada.bsky.social @notoneseat.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
@bonnieforontario.bsky.social
@maritstilesndp.bsky.social
@coopr84canada.bsky.social @notoneseat.bsky.social
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February 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Ontario Election - Leaders debate is tonight on CBC.
Tune in and send Ford big nasty whammy vibes
#onpoli
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Tune in and send Ford big nasty whammy vibes
#onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario's 4 major party leaders will debate live on Family Day evening | CBC News
Ontario's four major party leaders will take part in a live studio debate on Feb. 17, ten days before voters go to the polls.
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February 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Ontario Election - Leaders debate is tonight on CBC.
Tune in and send Ford big nasty whammy vibes
#onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Tune in and send Ford big nasty whammy vibes
#onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
@mark-carney.bsky.social Mark - as leader of the Liberal party, would you negotiate with NDP and Greens, towards strategically running Unity candidates in ridings across Canada, to ensure a government that broadly represents the interests of more progressive Canadians? @coopr84canada.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
@mark-carney.bsky.social Mark - as leader of the Liberal party, would you negotiate with NDP and Greens, towards strategically running Unity candidates in ridings across Canada, to ensure a government that broadly represents the interests of more progressive Canadians? @coopr84canada.bsky.social
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Remember if Ford is re-elected his plan is to fine houseless people $10 k and when they can’t pay, imprison them. Guess who gets the contracts for the new prisons? #onpoli
February 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Remember if Ford is re-elected his plan is to fine houseless people $10 k and when they can’t pay, imprison them. Guess who gets the contracts for the new prisons? #onpoli
@coopr84canada.bsky.social #onpoli as things have moved extra rapidly this election, I think some discussion is due about how C4C stays involved post-election. Candidates with unity backing will need to remember it in govt. Less business-as-usual I hope.
February 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM
@coopr84canada.bsky.social #onpoli as things have moved extra rapidly this election, I think some discussion is due about how C4C stays involved post-election. Candidates with unity backing will need to remember it in govt. Less business-as-usual I hope.
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The C4C #BellevilleToBrockville chapter got some great coverage in the Picton Gazette!
#CooperateToWin
is a workaround strategy for the first past the post system. As Mary Jane Philp said:
#Ontario voters it’s time to put #ProvinceOverParty
#ONpoli
pictongazette.ca/post/unite-t...
#CooperateToWin
is a workaround strategy for the first past the post system. As Mary Jane Philp said:
#Ontario voters it’s time to put #ProvinceOverParty
#ONpoli
pictongazette.ca/post/unite-t...
Unite the Left - Picton Gazette | The Picton Gazette
Premier Doug Ford has called a snap election. It’s suddenly less than a month away — and 15 months early. The Premier is pushing his advantage. He is in power. The opposition is off guard. The Libera...
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February 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The C4C #BellevilleToBrockville chapter got some great coverage in the Picton Gazette!
#CooperateToWin
is a workaround strategy for the first past the post system. As Mary Jane Philp said:
#Ontario voters it’s time to put #ProvinceOverParty
#ONpoli
pictongazette.ca/post/unite-t...
#CooperateToWin
is a workaround strategy for the first past the post system. As Mary Jane Philp said:
#Ontario voters it’s time to put #ProvinceOverParty
#ONpoli
pictongazette.ca/post/unite-t...
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It is important to keep checking. We got better information about several ridings and have made several updates. C4C endorses @sarahjama.bsky.social as the Unity Candidate for #HamiltonCentre
#StopVoteSplitting
#ONpoli
#StopVoteSplitting
#ONpoli
February 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
It is important to keep checking. We got better information about several ridings and have made several updates. C4C endorses @sarahjama.bsky.social as the Unity Candidate for #HamiltonCentre
#StopVoteSplitting
#ONpoli
#StopVoteSplitting
#ONpoli
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So, Doug Ford's while schtick right now is about sticking up for Ontario right? Despite the fact that Trudeau is the only one who's actually done *anything*?
If we lived in a sane world, Doug's whole campaign would hinge on what he does now:
#onpoli
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If we lived in a sane world, Doug's whole campaign would hinge on what he does now:
#onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trump promises 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports — including from Canada | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other...
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February 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
So, Doug Ford's while schtick right now is about sticking up for Ontario right? Despite the fact that Trudeau is the only one who's actually done *anything*?
If we lived in a sane world, Doug's whole campaign would hinge on what he does now:
#onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
If we lived in a sane world, Doug's whole campaign would hinge on what he does now:
#onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
I'm certain that there are traders out there who know exactly how to profit from chaos, and they',re getting rich at our expense.
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Trump promises 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports — including from Canada | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other...
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I'm certain that there are traders out there who know exactly how to profit from chaos, and they',re getting rich at our expense.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Germany is saying no to autogenocide, no to oligarchy, and no to impunity. Thousands are taking a stand against fascism ahead of the election. No matter the results they won't bend the knee to oligarchy. #3E
February 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Germany is saying no to autogenocide, no to oligarchy, and no to impunity. Thousands are taking a stand against fascism ahead of the election. No matter the results they won't bend the knee to oligarchy. #3E
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Europe must finally recognize that it is impossible to view china as a reliable partner while simultaneously supporting Ukraine. china is the largest enabler of russia, which is currently at war with Ukraine. Any form of support for china is effectively an attack on Ukraine
February 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Europe must finally recognize that it is impossible to view china as a reliable partner while simultaneously supporting Ukraine. china is the largest enabler of russia, which is currently at war with Ukraine. Any form of support for china is effectively an attack on Ukraine
Things Americans should know about Canada:
- Canada's establishment as an independent nation was in part a response to US expansionism. So, FYI we've already done 'no thank you' in a very polite way.
- If we'd changed our mind about that in the last 157 years, we would have let you know.
- Canada's establishment as an independent nation was in part a response to US expansionism. So, FYI we've already done 'no thank you' in a very polite way.
- If we'd changed our mind about that in the last 157 years, we would have let you know.
February 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Things Americans should know about Canada:
- Canada's establishment as an independent nation was in part a response to US expansionism. So, FYI we've already done 'no thank you' in a very polite way.
- If we'd changed our mind about that in the last 157 years, we would have let you know.
- Canada's establishment as an independent nation was in part a response to US expansionism. So, FYI we've already done 'no thank you' in a very polite way.
- If we'd changed our mind about that in the last 157 years, we would have let you know.
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Yes👍”Quebec rethinks Starlink deal, eyes Canadian satellites instead 🇨🇦 www.iphoneincanada.ca/2025/02/07/q...
Quebec Rethinks Starlink Deal, Eyes Canadian Satellites Instead • iPhone in Canada Blog
Back in 2022, Quebec signed a $130 million deal with Starlink to bring high-speed internet to remote areas. But now, the province is working with Ottawa to create a Canadian satellite alternative, aim...
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February 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Yes👍”Quebec rethinks Starlink deal, eyes Canadian satellites instead 🇨🇦 www.iphoneincanada.ca/2025/02/07/q...
Thanks for this list. Will be helpful for those outside of Toronto who want to do their part to #VoteFordOut, though I would have preferred naming @sarahjama.bsky.social as the unity candidate in Hamilton Centre given most of the #ONDP executive there plans to support Jama. #ONpoli
February 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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And Jesus said:
“Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God".
Matthew 19:24
“Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God".
Matthew 19:24
February 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
And Jesus said:
“Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God".
Matthew 19:24
“Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God".
Matthew 19:24
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NEW: Recent reporting revealed that a young member of Elon Musk’s DOGE team, Edward Coristine, may have connections to the cyber and real-world criminal subculture known as “The Com.” Let’s break down what that means.
February 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
NEW: Recent reporting revealed that a young member of Elon Musk’s DOGE team, Edward Coristine, may have connections to the cyber and real-world criminal subculture known as “The Com.” Let’s break down what that means.