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David Blain
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Retired Financial Officer in Calgary AB.
Proportional representation is better democracy.
Political Progressive.
Travels to Australia 🇦🇺
I am in a committed relationship

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David Blain @beachmagoo.bsky.social · Jul 23
#ProportionalRepresentation is an Antidote for National Disunity.

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trapdinawrpool.bsky.social
Even Full-Time Workers Struggle to Afford Food in Canada: Study via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
Even Full-Time Workers Struggle to Afford Food in Canada: Study | The Tyee
Researcher Tim Li says it’s a sign that wages aren’t keeping up with inflation.
thetyee.ca
February 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM
beachmagoo.bsky.social
Budget time in Alberta.
Will the UCP Government deal with our two biggest fiscal issues.

epaper.calgaryherald.com/article/2817...
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February 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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sydneyev.bsky.social
Australia proving doubters wrong: Grid-scale batteries have overtaken peaking gas output in VIC (2025), NSW & QLD grids, per Rystad Energy. Batteries aren't just supporting renewables,they're replacing gas for peak & reliability
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"Global proof point:" Big batteries overtake peaking gas generators in Australia's biggest state grids
Australia emerges as "global proof point" of a major structural change in electricity grids around the world, with grid scale batteries overtaking peaking gas generation.
reneweconomy.com.au
February 4, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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clareblackwood.bsky.social
I'm A Democratic Politician, And My Solution To Getting Rid Of ICE Is To Give Them All Lil’ Kisses

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I'm A Democratic Politician, And My Solution To Getting Rid Of ICE Is To Give Them All Lil’ Kisses
YouTube video by Clare Blackwood
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January 16, 2026 at 3:49 PM
beachmagoo.bsky.social
Carney reaches ‘landmark’ tariff-quota deal with China on EVs, canola

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Carney reaches ‘landmark’ tariff-quota deal with China on EVs, canola
The Liberal government has reached a deal with Beijing to slash tariffs on a set number of Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for China dropping duties on agriculture products, Prime Minister Mark ...
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January 16, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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trapdinawrpool.bsky.social
Which proves there is no business case
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Chance of privately developed pipeline almost ‘zero’ if no government backstop: former Alberta energy minister | CBC News
Premier Danielle Smith demanded Ottawa fast-track approvals of export line in wake of U.S. activity in Venezuela, as one of her former ministers warned that any private project would now need public s...
www.cbc.ca
January 10, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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atrupar.com
Frey: "This notion of inflammatory comments -- c'mon guys. I dropped an F bomb, they killed someone. Which one of those is more inflammatory? I'm going with the killing somebody."
January 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
ICE is claiming that the officer feared that Renee Good was about to seriously injure or kill him at this moment.
January 9, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
🚨 NEW VIDEO 👇🏽This puts an end to all the lies. Horrific.

They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.

Stop the lies.
January 9, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Pete Buttigieg is absolutely correct. We must hold Noem accountable for what happens in her department.
Screenshot of a post on X by Brian Tyler Cohen (@brian…) quoting Pete Buttigieg. The quote says an ICE agent should have been trained not to stand in front of a vehicle or shoot into a moving vehicle, and claims this happened on Kristi Noem’s watch. It adds that the point of Homeland Security is to make the country more stable and safe, and argues the opposite has occurred under the administration. Below the text is a video thumbnail showing Pete Buttigieg speaking directly to camera indoors, seated in front of a framed picture and a lamp, with a 0:27 timestamp and a speaker icon.
January 9, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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rchirgwin.bsky.social
What arrant nonsense is this, AFR???

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BYD builds its cars for Australia in just 52 seconds. Next, the world
The Chinese EV giant’s global sales exceeded Tesla’s last year and the Australian market is a key proving ground for its international success.
www.afr.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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clareblackwood.bsky.social
Karoline Leavitt Explains Why Canada Will Be Conquered

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Karoline Leavitt Explains Why Canada Will Be Conquered
YouTube video by Clare Blackwood
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January 7, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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clareblackwood.bsky.social
the sheer number of people online currently simping for a violent authoritarian government and faceless, nameless men with guns who would happily kill them without a second thought is truly and wildly sickening to me.
January 8, 2026 at 5:23 AM
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mollyjongfast.bsky.social
Clarity, @aoc.bsky.social speaks with clarity
acyn.bsky.social Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Jan 8
AOC: What we saw today was a criminal murder a woman while she was trying to flee for her life. What we saw today was a manifestation of every American’s worst nightmare: their government turning into a tyranny.
January 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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clareblackwood.bsky.social
last month in Toronto a car turned right as I was crossing the street and almost bumped into me. I just gave the driver a dirty look and walked on, but now I know that I should have pulled a gun and fired three shots directly into his car because I have zero impulse control and a god complex
January 8, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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jennyyeremiy.bsky.social
An interview with AM 660 news which did not air: youtu.be/UbI0DeFL1VI

Check out all the ways you may support the RecallNiolaides.ca campaign in the HOME STRETCH here: recallnicolaides.ca/sign-now/

LET'S DO THIS!!! #yyc #calgarybow #RecallNicolaides #RecallThemAll
AM 660 Jan 6
YouTube video by Recall Nicolaides
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January 8, 2026 at 3:23 PM
beachmagoo.bsky.social
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markhamhislop.bsky.social Markham Hislop @markhamhislop.bsky.social · Jan 6
.@PierrePoilievre's Pipeline Letter to @MarkJCarney is a Fantasy

Cheap political ploy? Dumb, uninformed take?

Demanding an immediate approval of @abdaniellesmith's doomed pipeline to nowhere is just plain silly.
#abpoli #cdnpoli
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Poilievre's Pipeline Letter to Carney is a Fantasy
YouTube video by Energi Media
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January 7, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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pennydaflos.bsky.social
We could all learn a lot from Finland's approach

It's brilliant that they're just adding AI education to the existing media literacy curriculum
www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/ar...
Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It’s protection against Russian propaganda
The battle against fake news in Finland starts in preschool classrooms.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 6, 2026 at 12:09 AM
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jennyyeremiy.bsky.social
I am pumped for this event! 🙌

🧓@charlieangus104.bsky.social & Local Resisters
🗓️ Saturday, Jan 17
🕑 2-4 pm
📍 Bowness Seniors Centre
🎤 Learn about the Canadian Resistance movement
📝 Drive thru 🚙 signing for RecallNicolaides.ca from 1-4:30 pm

#abpoli #cdnpoli
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Canadians holding their elbows up in solidarity with Charlie Angus
January 6, 2026 at 4:24 AM
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jennyyeremiy.bsky.social
I am pumped for this event! 🙌

🧓 @charlieangus104.bsky.social & Local Resisters
🗓️ Saturday, Jan 17
🕑 2-4 pm
📍 Bowness Seniors Centre
🎤 Learn about the Canadian Resistance movement
📝 Drive thru 🚙 signing for RecallNicolaides.ca from 1-4:30 pm
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/meidas-can...

#abpoli #cdnpoli
Canadians holding elbows up in solidarity with Charlie Angus, former Sudbury, Ontario NDP MP.
January 6, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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fairvote.ca
BC has a real opening to fix how our votes translate into power.

A Citizens’ Assembly is on the table. What happens next depends on public pressure.

Join our webinar to learn how proportional representation can move from recommendation to reality.
Promotional graphic with a red to blue gradient background at the top fading into white and then orange at the bottom. Large black text at the top reads: “BC’s all party Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee has recommended a Citizens’ Assembly.” Below it, smaller black text reads: “What happens next matters.” Below that, bold black text reads: “Join this webinar on proportional representation and learn how citizens can turn this recommendation into action!” A teal banner across the image reads in white text: “Proportional Representation in BC” with a yellow label underneath reading: “Time for action!” Below the banner, black text on white background reads: “Wednesday January 7, 6 PM PST.” Three circular headshots appear in a row. The first shows Rob Botterell with the caption: “Rob Botterell. MLA, Saanich North and the Islands.” The second shows Shoni Field with the caption: “Shoni Field. Former Member of the BC Citizens’ Assembly.” The third shows Professor Dennis Pilon with the caption: “Professor Dennis Pilon. Electoral reform expert, York University.” At the bottom, over an orange gradient background, bold black text reads: “Register at fairvote.ca/webinars”.
January 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM
beachmagoo.bsky.social
Updated Alberta flu data adds 15 deaths to seasonal total as it climbs to 73

#ableg

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Updated Alberta flu data adds 15 deaths to seasonal total as it climbs to 73
The province’s latest flu numbers reveal another climb in fatalities -- and hospitalizations.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 5, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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duanebratt.bsky.social
Trump is a 19th Century President
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Trump is a 19th Century President
A quarter of the way through the 21st century, it is becoming more evident that United States President Donald Trump wants to be a 19th century President.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
beachmagoo.bsky.social
Alberta pays higher electricity prices because the government blocked the cheapest power sources—wind, solar, and batteries—forcing the grid to rely on more expensive natural gas.”
December 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
beachmagoo.bsky.social
How is Venezuela 🇻🇪 a threat to USA 🇺🇸 ?

www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/p...
Rubio calls ‘status quo’ with Venezuela ‘intolerable’ as Trump admin sanctions Maduro family members | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio decried the “status quo” with the Maduro government as “intolerable” as the Trump administration on Friday announced new sanctions on family members of the embattled ...
www.cnn.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM