The Optimist
@kathryncrooks.bsky.social
🇨🇦 loves dogs and cats. Rural but liberal. Canadian first and foremost.
We need to stop Premier Smith’s plan for Two-Tier Healthcare. There is a better option. A Canadian option that works. Let's defend and promote Universal Public Healthcare. notwotier.ca
URGENT – Stop Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s Plan to End Universal Healthcare
We have to defend and promote Universal Public Healthcare before it's too late.
notwotier.ca
November 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM
We need to stop Premier Smith’s plan for Two-Tier Healthcare. There is a better option. A Canadian option that works. Let's defend and promote Universal Public Healthcare. notwotier.ca
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(🚨) BREAKING: Hegseth Actually Committed *Multiple* War Crimes on *Multiple* Dates, As Did the Soldiers Who Followed His Criminal Orders
US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say | CNN Politics
The US military carried out a follow-up strike on a suspected drug vessel operating in the Caribbean on September 2 after an initial attack did not kill everyone on board, sources familiar with the ma...
www.cnn.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
(🚨) BREAKING: Hegseth Actually Committed *Multiple* War Crimes on *Multiple* Dates, As Did the Soldiers Who Followed His Criminal Orders
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A Maine woman retired early to be a caregiver for her terminally ill mother.
Now she’s facing cancer herself, and because ACA subsidies won’t be extended, she is losing her healthcare.
Her costs are going up for $49,000 a year.
This isn’t healthcare, it’s eugenics.
Medicare for all.
Now she’s facing cancer herself, and because ACA subsidies won’t be extended, she is losing her healthcare.
Her costs are going up for $49,000 a year.
This isn’t healthcare, it’s eugenics.
Medicare for all.
November 30, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A Maine woman retired early to be a caregiver for her terminally ill mother.
Now she’s facing cancer herself, and because ACA subsidies won’t be extended, she is losing her healthcare.
Her costs are going up for $49,000 a year.
This isn’t healthcare, it’s eugenics.
Medicare for all.
Now she’s facing cancer herself, and because ACA subsidies won’t be extended, she is losing her healthcare.
Her costs are going up for $49,000 a year.
This isn’t healthcare, it’s eugenics.
Medicare for all.
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Seconds after I submitted my chapter for @duanebratt.bsky.social & @jlisayoung.bsky.social 's new book on the Smith govt, @carrietait.bsky.social et al. published their latest piece on the CorruptCare scandal.
Below is a table from my chapter with R. Mendoza. How many conditions do you spot?
Below is a table from my chapter with R. Mendoza. How many conditions do you spot?
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Seconds after I submitted my chapter for @duanebratt.bsky.social & @jlisayoung.bsky.social 's new book on the Smith govt, @carrietait.bsky.social et al. published their latest piece on the CorruptCare scandal.
Below is a table from my chapter with R. Mendoza. How many conditions do you spot?
Below is a table from my chapter with R. Mendoza. How many conditions do you spot?
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Six Indiana state senators who have refused to go along with Trump’s redistricting scheme have been subjected to swatting incidents. This is mob rule and it has to end.
November 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Six Indiana state senators who have refused to go along with Trump’s redistricting scheme have been subjected to swatting incidents. This is mob rule and it has to end.
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We must remake the world such that the International Criminal Court has much more muscle – including jurisdiction over American and Russian politicians.
A boy can dream.
A boy can dream.
November 29, 2025 at 11:24 PM
We must remake the world such that the International Criminal Court has much more muscle – including jurisdiction over American and Russian politicians.
A boy can dream.
A boy can dream.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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During WWII a German vessel fired upon sailors floating in the sea after the Greek vessel Peleus was sunk. The officers were tried and convicted in the Peleus War Crimes trial.
November 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
During WWII a German vessel fired upon sailors floating in the sea after the Greek vessel Peleus was sunk. The officers were tried and convicted in the Peleus War Crimes trial.
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“The Globe identified more than 60 civil proceedings in which Mr. Mraiche or his companies were participants.”
SIXTY civil cases, a gambling addiction, and cozy ties with government.
Gumshoe Carrie Tait reports on a very sticky web, in which the UCP seems irrevocably ensnared.
SIXTY civil cases, a gambling addiction, and cozy ties with government.
Gumshoe Carrie Tait reports on a very sticky web, in which the UCP seems irrevocably ensnared.
On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“The Globe identified more than 60 civil proceedings in which Mr. Mraiche or his companies were participants.”
SIXTY civil cases, a gambling addiction, and cozy ties with government.
Gumshoe Carrie Tait reports on a very sticky web, in which the UCP seems irrevocably ensnared.
SIXTY civil cases, a gambling addiction, and cozy ties with government.
Gumshoe Carrie Tait reports on a very sticky web, in which the UCP seems irrevocably ensnared.
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Beautiful 💕 Toronto 🇨🇦
Canadian musical Choir — ChoirChoirChoir and 7,000 friends Singalong Tribute to Montreal’s own Leonard Cohen — Hallelujah #Toronto #Canada August 2025
Incredible 😊 ❤️
youtu.be/jrESYefdqjo?...
Incredible 😊 ❤️
youtu.be/jrESYefdqjo?...
‘Hallelujah’ sung by 7000+ strangers in Toronto | Our Biggest Choir EVER!
YouTube video by Choir! Choir! Choir!
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November 29, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Beautiful 💕 Toronto 🇨🇦
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“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:44 AM
“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
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November 29, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Greetings from Kyiv.
Just a quick note for those who care.
We’re fine.
The view from the window is still the same, luckily.
A loud night of drones and missiles is over.
Sadly, there are casualties and damage in the city.
Just a quick note for those who care.
We’re fine.
The view from the window is still the same, luckily.
A loud night of drones and missiles is over.
Sadly, there are casualties and damage in the city.
November 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Greetings from Kyiv.
Just a quick note for those who care.
We’re fine.
The view from the window is still the same, luckily.
A loud night of drones and missiles is over.
Sadly, there are casualties and damage in the city.
Just a quick note for those who care.
We’re fine.
The view from the window is still the same, luckily.
A loud night of drones and missiles is over.
Sadly, there are casualties and damage in the city.
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There are groups like SFJ, Romana Didulo’s followers, the UPC, and Maple MAGA that are trying to push their fringe agendas, sow division, and disrupt the fabric of our country.
Canada protects free speech — that’s our Charter. But their ideas and actions do not represent Canadian values:
Canada protects free speech — that’s our Charter. But their ideas and actions do not represent Canadian values:
November 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
There are groups like SFJ, Romana Didulo’s followers, the UPC, and Maple MAGA that are trying to push their fringe agendas, sow division, and disrupt the fabric of our country.
Canada protects free speech — that’s our Charter. But their ideas and actions do not represent Canadian values:
Canada protects free speech — that’s our Charter. But their ideas and actions do not represent Canadian values:
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Loblaws #cdnpoli 👇
Their meat is priced _per package_ now, not per kilogram.
The photo above shows a 649 g tray (left) and a 733 g tray (right), both for $15.
So, if you're not careful, you're paying over 10% extra for chicken thighs!
This packaging change is hiding price inflation & gouging.
Their meat is priced _per package_ now, not per kilogram.
The photo above shows a 649 g tray (left) and a 733 g tray (right), both for $15.
So, if you're not careful, you're paying over 10% extra for chicken thighs!
This packaging change is hiding price inflation & gouging.
November 29, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Loblaws #cdnpoli 👇
Their meat is priced _per package_ now, not per kilogram.
The photo above shows a 649 g tray (left) and a 733 g tray (right), both for $15.
So, if you're not careful, you're paying over 10% extra for chicken thighs!
This packaging change is hiding price inflation & gouging.
Their meat is priced _per package_ now, not per kilogram.
The photo above shows a 649 g tray (left) and a 733 g tray (right), both for $15.
So, if you're not careful, you're paying over 10% extra for chicken thighs!
This packaging change is hiding price inflation & gouging.
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No society is exempt from the scourge of corruption.
No country can claim to be totally exempt from it.
Don't fall for Kremlin's propaganda to discredit Ukraine.
#PsychologicalOperation
#SocietyDestabilizationCampaign
No society is exempt from the scourge of corruption.
No country can claim to be totally exempt from it.
Don't fall for Kremlin's propaganda to discredit Ukraine.
#PsychologicalOperation
#SocietyDestabilizationCampaign
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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No society is exempt from the scourge of corruption.
No country can claim to be totally exempt from it.
Don't fall for Kremlin's propaganda to discredit Ukraine.
#PsychologicalOperation
#SocietyDestabilizationCampaign
No society is exempt from the scourge of corruption.
No country can claim to be totally exempt from it.
Don't fall for Kremlin's propaganda to discredit Ukraine.
#PsychologicalOperation
#SocietyDestabilizationCampaign
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"Beware of any Christian movement that acts as though the world is full of enemies to be destroyed rather than full of neighbors to be loved.
Beware of any Christian movement that demands the government be an instrument of God's wrath, but never a source of God's mercy, generosity, or compassion."
Beware of any Christian movement that demands the government be an instrument of God's wrath, but never a source of God's mercy, generosity, or compassion."
November 29, 2025 at 3:50 AM
"Beware of any Christian movement that acts as though the world is full of enemies to be destroyed rather than full of neighbors to be loved.
Beware of any Christian movement that demands the government be an instrument of God's wrath, but never a source of God's mercy, generosity, or compassion."
Beware of any Christian movement that demands the government be an instrument of God's wrath, but never a source of God's mercy, generosity, or compassion."
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This is how a health system burns to the ground canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... by @pfparks.bsky.social
This is how a health system burns to the ground
Dr. Paul Parks explains how Alberta's dual-billing plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This is how a health system burns to the ground canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... by @pfparks.bsky.social
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He still has 💯 of my support!🇨🇦👏
November 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
He still has 💯 of my support!🇨🇦👏