Duane Bratt🇨🇦
@duanebratt.bsky.social
Mount Royal University Political Science Prof, retired lacrosse coach (now I coach coaches!), Husband, and Dad to 2 adult children and 1 grandchild
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The Boss is bringing his resistance to D.C.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s 20-date protest tour begins in Minneapolis with a final concert at Nationals Park, three miles from the White House, on May 27.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s 20-date protest tour begins in Minneapolis with a final concert at Nationals Park, three miles from the White House, on May 27.
Bruce Springsteen brings his political message to Nationals Park in May
The D.C. concert is the final date of the North American leg of Springsteen’s newly announced “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:45 PM
The Boss is bringing his resistance to D.C.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s 20-date protest tour begins in Minneapolis with a final concert at Nationals Park, three miles from the White House, on May 27.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s 20-date protest tour begins in Minneapolis with a final concert at Nationals Park, three miles from the White House, on May 27.
Despite the weather, I will driving up QEII and speaking in Red Deer tonight. The topic is too important.
February 17, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Despite the weather, I will driving up QEII and speaking in Red Deer tonight. The topic is too important.
After first quarter Georgia Swarm 3 Roughnecks 2. Much more entertaining and skilled game than last night.
February 16, 2026 at 1:30 AM
After first quarter Georgia Swarm 3 Roughnecks 2. Much more entertaining and skilled game than last night.
We are not even halfway through the second quarter and almost every goal is being reviewed. Roughnecks vs Wings
February 15, 2026 at 2:56 AM
We are not even halfway through the second quarter and almost every goal is being reviewed. Roughnecks vs Wings
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A Valentine for Canada: The Case For Alberta to Stay
@DuaneBratt argues that there are many, many reasons for Alberta to stay in Canada, and none that justify leaving.
Do you agree or disagree?
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/Azr44Y-Pkw4
@DuaneBratt argues that there are many, many reasons for Alberta to stay in Canada, and none that justify leaving.
Do you agree or disagree?
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/Azr44Y-Pkw4
A Valentine for Canada: The Case For Alberta to Stay
YouTube video by Energi Media
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February 14, 2026 at 11:48 PM
A Valentine for Canada: The Case For Alberta to Stay
@DuaneBratt argues that there are many, many reasons for Alberta to stay in Canada, and none that justify leaving.
Do you agree or disagree?
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/Azr44Y-Pkw4
@DuaneBratt argues that there are many, many reasons for Alberta to stay in Canada, and none that justify leaving.
Do you agree or disagree?
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/Azr44Y-Pkw4
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This is so absurd I have to think it’s divine vengeance for the Greenland stuff www.sportingnews.com/ca/olympics/...
Denmark scores unreal, must-see goal from mid-ice against USA hockey | Sporting News Canada
I've never seen a goal like this in my life.
www.sportingnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:17 PM
This is so absurd I have to think it’s divine vengeance for the Greenland stuff www.sportingnews.com/ca/olympics/...
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Hegseth to US military: if you get into MIT, we won't let you attend because of the risk that you will be exposed to ideas hostile to MAGA when you study there.
February 14, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Hegseth to US military: if you get into MIT, we won't let you attend because of the risk that you will be exposed to ideas hostile to MAGA when you study there.
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From @theathletic.com: The free condoms distributed inside the Olympic Village in Cortina were gone in a matter of days — three to be exact, according to an Italian news report. “They promised us more will arrive, but who knows when.” nyti.ms/4aiSL0x
February 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
From @theathletic.com: The free condoms distributed inside the Olympic Village in Cortina were gone in a matter of days — three to be exact, according to an Italian news report. “They promised us more will arrive, but who knows when.” nyti.ms/4aiSL0x
The Case for Alberta Staying in Canada open.substack.com/pub/duanebra...
February 14, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The Case for Alberta Staying in Canada open.substack.com/pub/duanebra...
A tragedy brings Canadian unity.
February 14, 2026 at 12:08 AM
A tragedy brings Canadian unity.
I remember Alexander Hamilton, in particular, arguing for photo ID.
February 13, 2026 at 11:21 PM
I remember Alexander Hamilton, in particular, arguing for photo ID.
Why is this the first time that I am hearing about this incident? www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... @proftomuofr.bsky.social @profsmithsask.bsky.social were you aware of this?
Opinion: Saskatchewan shows Alberta how to handle a separatist threat seeking U.S. support
A short-lived campaign in the 1980s saw politicians try to foment support for a union with the United States
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Why is this the first time that I am hearing about this incident? www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... @proftomuofr.bsky.social @profsmithsask.bsky.social were you aware of this?
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It's not a new observation at this point but that wild Noem/Lewandowski story in WSJ really brings home the extent to which all the Trump 2 cabinet-level goblins see their jobs as flying private, doing short-form video, and screaming at underlings. They all hate each other and none of them can read.
February 13, 2026 at 4:48 AM
It's not a new observation at this point but that wild Noem/Lewandowski story in WSJ really brings home the extent to which all the Trump 2 cabinet-level goblins see their jobs as flying private, doing short-form video, and screaming at underlings. They all hate each other and none of them can read.
I think someone as been to my office!
February 13, 2026 at 12:45 AM
I think someone as been to my office!
Is it called Alberta?
Turning Point USA Announces Alternative Puerto Rico https://theonion.com/turning-point-usa-announces-alternative-puerto-rico/
February 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Is it called Alberta?
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"I haven't signed any petitions because I believe that's a citizen initiated process is meant for citizens."
Premier Danielle Smith says she hasn't signed the sovereignty petition, that she's simply watching the process develop for now.
(Nicolaides has also not signed)
Premier Danielle Smith says she hasn't signed the sovereignty petition, that she's simply watching the process develop for now.
(Nicolaides has also not signed)
February 12, 2026 at 9:08 PM
"I haven't signed any petitions because I believe that's a citizen initiated process is meant for citizens."
Premier Danielle Smith says she hasn't signed the sovereignty petition, that she's simply watching the process develop for now.
(Nicolaides has also not signed)
Premier Danielle Smith says she hasn't signed the sovereignty petition, that she's simply watching the process develop for now.
(Nicolaides has also not signed)
This was a good interview between Jen Gerson and Stéphane Dion. www.readtheline.ca/p/on-the-lin... 1/4
On The Line: Was the separation movement good for Quebec?
Jen Gerson speaks with Stéphane Dion — noted federalist, former Liberal Party leader, academic, and diplomat.
www.readtheline.ca
February 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM
This was a good interview between Jen Gerson and Stéphane Dion. www.readtheline.ca/p/on-the-lin... 1/4
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Trump threatens to support primaries against Republicans who vote against tariffs
February 11, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Trump threatens to support primaries against Republicans who vote against tariffs
OMG! J6?!
Jim Jordan: "You have a right to protest in the street, but that doesn't give you a right to go into the Capitol and disrupt Congress"
February 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
OMG! J6?!