Bob Rae
@bobbyrae48.bsky.social
Canadian citizen activist, university teacher, writer, husband, father, grandfather
No one is protected by “absolute immunity”. Not even a Vice President. The law applies to us all.
JD Vance: "Law enforcement official ... is protected by absolute immunity."
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Do ICE agents have absolute immunity? No, experts say, but it’s not easy for a state to prosecute | CNN Politics
Vice President JD Vance’s claim Thursday that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis is “protected by absolute immunity” drew immediate pushba...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM
No one is protected by “absolute immunity”. Not even a Vice President. The law applies to us all.
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Canada’s rising risk picture… @bobbyrae48.bsky.social @spaikin.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Canada’s rising risk picture… @bobbyrae48.bsky.social @spaikin.bsky.social
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is 💯 right. Wish our PM @mark-carney.bsky.social was as direct and plain-spoken about the matter as #BobRae is. #Dump #Never51 #ElbowsUp 💪 #cdnpoli
is 💯 right. Wish our PM @mark-carney.bsky.social was as direct and plain-spoken about the matter as #BobRae is. #Dump #Never51 #ElbowsUp 💪 #cdnpoli
Bob Rae: "But I for one am absolutely convinced that the President of the United States firmly believes that Canada should be part of the United States, end of subject, end of debate."
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❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
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❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
January 6, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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is 💯 right. Wish our PM @mark-carney.bsky.social was as direct and plain-spoken about the matter as #BobRae is. #Dump #Never51 #ElbowsUp 💪 #cdnpoli
is 💯 right. Wish our PM @mark-carney.bsky.social was as direct and plain-spoken about the matter as #BobRae is. #Dump #Never51 #ElbowsUp 💪 #cdnpoli
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Former Canadian Ambassador @bobbyrae48.bsky.social on CBC on Trump’s bizarre hemisphere declaration: #cdnpoli
January 6, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Former Canadian Ambassador @bobbyrae48.bsky.social on CBC on Trump’s bizarre hemisphere declaration: #cdnpoli
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Hey @manmademoon.bsky.social Here’s a good read from @bobbyrae48.bsky.social, Canadian politician, recently retired CDN Ambassador to UN.
January 5, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Hey @manmademoon.bsky.social Here’s a good read from @bobbyrae48.bsky.social, Canadian politician, recently retired CDN Ambassador to UN.
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Amid everything with Venezuela & Maduro and the Trump Regime's various justifications for its extrajudicial & anti-constitutional actions, a quick reminder that - just one month ago - Trump PARDONED former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández for his... wait for it... cocaine trafficking.
Breaking: President Trump pardons former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez serving 45-year sentence on drug charges.
Amid anti-drug push, Trump pardons leader sentenced on cocaine charges
Trump said Nov. 28 that he planned to pardon the former Honduran leader, and a White House official confirmed Dec. 2 that the pardon had been issued.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Amid everything with Venezuela & Maduro and the Trump Regime's various justifications for its extrajudicial & anti-constitutional actions, a quick reminder that - just one month ago - Trump PARDONED former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández for his... wait for it... cocaine trafficking.
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NYT: From the Shadows to Power: How the Hindu Right Reshaped India: The far-right group known as the R.S.S., whose members include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has spent a century trying to make India a Hindu-first nation. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/w... (🎁 link)
From the Shadows to Power: How the Hindu Right Reshaped India
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December 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
NYT: From the Shadows to Power: How the Hindu Right Reshaped India: The far-right group known as the R.S.S., whose members include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has spent a century trying to make India a Hindu-first nation. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/w... (🎁 link)
Peace on earth and goodwill to all !
December 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Peace on earth and goodwill to all !
The Trump administration’s decision to sanction EU and UK citizens for trying to fight lies, hatred and propaganda is a disgrace. Big Tech needs regulating to protect the public interest. Bots, trolls and those seeking to undermine democracy will be celebrating this awful decision.
December 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Trump administration’s decision to sanction EU and UK citizens for trying to fight lies, hatred and propaganda is a disgrace. Big Tech needs regulating to protect the public interest. Bots, trolls and those seeking to undermine democracy will be celebrating this awful decision.
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With Chantal & Bruce away this week, it’s a special Good Talk to end 2025.
After 5 years as UN Ambassador, @bobbyrae48.bsky.social joins to talk Canada & politics. It’s a wide ranging discussion, so strap in.
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After 5 years as UN Ambassador, @bobbyrae48.bsky.social joins to talk Canada & politics. It’s a wide ranging discussion, so strap in.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zCLUJE02nfY
Good Talk -- It's a Bob Rae Day
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December 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
With Chantal & Bruce away this week, it’s a special Good Talk to end 2025.
After 5 years as UN Ambassador, @bobbyrae48.bsky.social joins to talk Canada & politics. It’s a wide ranging discussion, so strap in.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zCLUJE02nfY
After 5 years as UN Ambassador, @bobbyrae48.bsky.social joins to talk Canada & politics. It’s a wide ranging discussion, so strap in.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/zCLUJE02nfY
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Congratulations to #RhodesScholar Bob Rae on the appointment as the eighth Visitor of Massey College 🎉
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BOB RAE APPOINTED VISITOR OF MASSEY COLLEGE
/CNW/ - Massey College is delighted to announce the appointment of The Honourable Bob Rae, PC, CC, OOnt, ECO, KC, as the eighth Visitor of Massey College. The...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Congratulations to #RhodesScholar Bob Rae on the appointment as the eighth Visitor of Massey College 🎉
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I agree this is good news. In the meantime making sure VIA and regional transit systems can thrive is also a good idea.
We’re going to build a high-speed rail network that will connect millions of Canadians, build our economy, and create thousands of high-paying careers.
December 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I agree this is good news. In the meantime making sure VIA and regional transit systems can thrive is also a good idea.
Delighted to take up my post as Visitor of Massey College in the University of Toronto
Leadership begins with connection.
The Junior Fellowship connects graduate students with leaders in academia, policy, healthcare, law, journalism, and the arts. Apply today to join the Junior Fellowship: www.masseycollege.ca/junior-fello...
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The Junior Fellowship connects graduate students with leaders in academia, policy, healthcare, law, journalism, and the arts. Apply today to join the Junior Fellowship: www.masseycollege.ca/junior-fello...
#masseycollege #uoft #toronto
December 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Delighted to take up my post as Visitor of Massey College in the University of Toronto
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Margaret Atwood has generously gifted $50,000 to Massey College. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join her in supporting our mission of learning and leadership. Donate Here: www.masseycollege.ca/support-us/
#MasseyCollege #GivingTuesday #UofT
#MasseyCollege #GivingTuesday #UofT
December 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Margaret Atwood has generously gifted $50,000 to Massey College. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join her in supporting our mission of learning and leadership. Donate Here: www.masseycollege.ca/support-us/
#MasseyCollege #GivingTuesday #UofT
#MasseyCollege #GivingTuesday #UofT
Thanks to all !
we at the #Queen's University School of Policy Studies are thrilled that @bobbyrae48.bsky.social has joined us as a new Mathews Fellow.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thanks to all !
Witkoff-Dmitriev and the Anti-Democracy Order
November 29, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Witkoff-Dmitriev and the Anti-Democracy Order
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Thank you, Mr. Rae! @bobbyrae48.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Thank you, Mr. Rae! @bobbyrae48.bsky.social
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Good evening.
Justin Trudeau has posted his thanks to @bobbyrae48.bsky.social upon his retirement.
Justin Trudeau has posted his thanks to @bobbyrae48.bsky.social upon his retirement.
November 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Good evening.
Justin Trudeau has posted his thanks to @bobbyrae48.bsky.social upon his retirement.
Justin Trudeau has posted his thanks to @bobbyrae48.bsky.social upon his retirement.