VoiceOfFranky
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VoiceOfFranky
@voiceoffranky.bsky.social
Thinker, researcher
A Call to (Political) War In Defence of Democracy
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A Call to (Political) War In Defence of Democracy
America is a zombie democracy that has already infected Alberta. Canadians must gird their loins to ensure that Canada isn't next
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November 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Here's the Canadian variant on these lines of exploration:
Frank Graves (VoiceOfFranky/ @voiceoffranky.bsky.social)
Ekos politics' "ordered populism"
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Northern Populism
This paper examines the issue of whether or not authoritarian populism — or what we prefer to label ordered populism — is a force in Canada. There is clear evidence in the international literature …
www.ekospolitics.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Municipal election in Edmonton today.

So, so, so depressing how MAGA style lies (about crime, evidence-based planning, etc) are having a massive influence.

Incredible how right-wing populism is sneaking into every corner...
October 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM
JD Vance Just Gave Us a Preview of Trumpism Without Trump newrepublic.com/article/2018... via @newrepublic.com
JD Vance Just Gave Us a Preview of Trumpism Without Trump
The vice president doesn’t see why full-grown Republican men should have to apologize for being racist Hitler lovers.
newrepublic.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Frank Graves (EKOS) tells Mark Hislop young Canadians expect to do worse than their parents driven by housing stress, economic insecurity & fading trust.

Eye-opening interview! Thanks
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#CanadaPolitics #Millennials #YouthPessimism #GenerationGap
Why Millennials Are More Pessimistic Than Ever
YouTube video by Energi Media
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October 6, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Our problem isn't a lack of resources.

Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
September 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
How Trump’s Tariffs Promote Hate at Home newrepublic.com/article/1960... via @newrepublic.com
How Trump’s Tariffs Promote Hate at Home
This isn’t the first trade war driven by xenophobia. But it’s among the stupidest.
newrepublic.com
June 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Incredible the degree to which vaccine hesitancy is now ALL about political identity.

Views on vaccines = ideological flag.

Science means nothing. Politics means everything.

Unvaccinated? Likely voted CPC & VERY against immigration.

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May 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Polarization and populism* in Canada are not “fringe” and their
depth should not be underestimated - Frank Graves @voiceoffranky.bsky.social
Historic Election Concludes amid Deepened Polarization
[Ottawa – May 20, 2025] Below is a retrospective of the 45th Canadian federal election, the forces that shaped it, and the challenges Canada faces.
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May 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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The current polarization and disinformation environment should be one of the top priorities of our current government. @liberalca.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Going Wild: What Would Camus Say About Measles and Misinformation?
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Going Wild: What Would Camus Say About Measles and Misinformation?
Books predicting the next big pandemic have always been a popular subject for writers.
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May 22, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Permanence of two-party system @voiceoffranky.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM