The Pension War Room
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Bringing you AB pension facts and analysis. Educator, financial analyst, and DR for Edmonton McMurray. Proud member of the ATA.
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Thou shalt not pretend that you’re at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
Thou Shalt Not Murder Fishermen While Pardoning Drug Lords
This is evil.
www.thegodpodcast.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thou shalt not pretend that you’re at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
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The darkness descends.
If this wasn't so deadly, it would almost be comical. How much worse can it get? Every day brings a new head-shaking horror.
Louisiana health official who halted state vaccine campaign tapped as CDC’s No. 2 wapo.st/4pvW7C8
If this wasn't so deadly, it would almost be comical. How much worse can it get? Every day brings a new head-shaking horror.
Louisiana health official who halted state vaccine campaign tapped as CDC’s No. 2 wapo.st/4pvW7C8
Louisiana health official who halted state vaccine campaign tapped as CDC’s No. 2
Ralph Abraham, a Louisiana health official who stopped promoting mass vaccination vaccines, has been appointed as the CDC's principal deputy director
wapo.st
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The darkness descends.
If this wasn't so deadly, it would almost be comical. How much worse can it get? Every day brings a new head-shaking horror.
Louisiana health official who halted state vaccine campaign tapped as CDC’s No. 2 wapo.st/4pvW7C8
If this wasn't so deadly, it would almost be comical. How much worse can it get? Every day brings a new head-shaking horror.
Louisiana health official who halted state vaccine campaign tapped as CDC’s No. 2 wapo.st/4pvW7C8
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If you or someone you know is a resident in the Calgary - Bow riding your help is needed! Reach out to Jenny at info@recallnicolaides.ca
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
If you or someone you know is a resident in the Calgary - Bow riding your help is needed! Reach out to Jenny at info@recallnicolaides.ca
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Next week Calgary city council sets its annual budget. But the provincial requisition on 2026 property taxes doesn't come down til the Alberta budget in Feb—and it jumped by 17.5% last time. I get into it in my latest @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social dispatch. #yyccc #ableg
Alberta cities seek autonomy as UCP floats more reforms | The Sprawl
Smith offers to take tax power from municipalities.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Next week Calgary city council sets its annual budget. But the provincial requisition on 2026 property taxes doesn't come down til the Alberta budget in Feb—and it jumped by 17.5% last time. I get into it in my latest @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social dispatch. #yyccc #ableg
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An important read for new/far right leaders in Alberta bent on using the state to control culture and society.
Theirs is not a conservative position.
It's the opposite.
thehub.ca/2025/11/21/s...
Theirs is not a conservative position.
It's the opposite.
thehub.ca/2025/11/21/s...
Six reasons why a state-imposed conservative culture is a terrible idea
thehub.ca
November 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
An important read for new/far right leaders in Alberta bent on using the state to control culture and society.
Theirs is not a conservative position.
It's the opposite.
thehub.ca/2025/11/21/s...
Theirs is not a conservative position.
It's the opposite.
thehub.ca/2025/11/21/s...
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A House panel is holding a hearing on a proposed ban on Congressional stock trading.
This ban is long overdue. Why should members of Congress be able to use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you?
This ban is long overdue. Why should members of Congress be able to use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you?
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A House panel is holding a hearing on a proposed ban on Congressional stock trading.
This ban is long overdue. Why should members of Congress be able to use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you?
This ban is long overdue. Why should members of Congress be able to use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you?
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Calm down. It’s not like this president sent a bunch of scumbags to hang his own Vice president.
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Calm down. It’s not like this president sent a bunch of scumbags to hang his own Vice president.
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The UCP could have ended the teachers' strike using s1. Other govts have.
Not Bill 9. The UCP has no evidence to support a s1 claim that their removal of parental & child rights is proportional or justifiable in a free and democratic society. Only vengeance.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Not Bill 9. The UCP has no evidence to support a s1 claim that their removal of parental & child rights is proportional or justifiable in a free and democratic society. Only vengeance.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The UCP could have ended the teachers' strike using s1. Other govts have.
Not Bill 9. The UCP has no evidence to support a s1 claim that their removal of parental & child rights is proportional or justifiable in a free and democratic society. Only vengeance.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Not Bill 9. The UCP has no evidence to support a s1 claim that their removal of parental & child rights is proportional or justifiable in a free and democratic society. Only vengeance.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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In related news, the claim ‘the Tooth Fairy does not actually take lost baby teeth from under pillows’ is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that magical beings are secretly thieving teeth in the dead of night…”
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
CDC backpedals on vaccines and autism, despite earlier assurances from RFK Jr.
The CDC, under the direction of an unqualified health secretary, is now promoting claims that flunk Logic 101.
www.ms.now
November 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
In related news, the claim ‘the Tooth Fairy does not actually take lost baby teeth from under pillows’ is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that magical beings are secretly thieving teeth in the dead of night…”
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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They're not even hiding it. Resolution #29 at this month's UCP AGM promises to roll back reproductive rights.
Don't think they'll use the notwithstanding clause to do it?
I've got a lab testing contract and boatload of Turkish Tylenol to sell you.
Don't think they'll use the notwithstanding clause to do it?
I've got a lab testing contract and boatload of Turkish Tylenol to sell you.
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 AM
They're not even hiding it. Resolution #29 at this month's UCP AGM promises to roll back reproductive rights.
Don't think they'll use the notwithstanding clause to do it?
I've got a lab testing contract and boatload of Turkish Tylenol to sell you.
Don't think they'll use the notwithstanding clause to do it?
I've got a lab testing contract and boatload of Turkish Tylenol to sell you.
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Reposting with addendum from the former head of the Alberta Medical Association, who flatly calls out the premier's chief of staff for spreading misinformation (Rob's not lying about the polling numbers. There is a similar spread on more than one poll):
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Reposting with addendum from the former head of the Alberta Medical Association, who flatly calls out the premier's chief of staff for spreading misinformation (Rob's not lying about the polling numbers. There is a similar spread on more than one poll):
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What this government is doing is wrong, and people are hurting. To every trans young person and every family feeling targeted right now: you are seen, you are valued, and you belong in Alberta.
We will keep fighting for your dignity, your safety, and your future.
youtu.be/WgE5dmVa6AQ
We will keep fighting for your dignity, your safety, and your future.
youtu.be/WgE5dmVa6AQ
You belong here, and we will keep fighting for your dignity, your safety, and your future.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
What this government is doing is wrong, and people are hurting. To every trans young person and every family feeling targeted right now: you are seen, you are valued, and you belong in Alberta.
We will keep fighting for your dignity, your safety, and your future.
youtu.be/WgE5dmVa6AQ
We will keep fighting for your dignity, your safety, and your future.
youtu.be/WgE5dmVa6AQ
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The UCP strikes again. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta's bid to privatize lab services wasted more than $100M: auditor general | CBC News
Alberta's auditor general has released a report detailing numerous failures in process and lack of due diligence by the province in its attempt to privatize community lab services.
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The UCP strikes again. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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What do you call a group that demands total freedom, but panics the moment anyone demands theirs?
It’s a purity cult. If they override you, it’s stability. If you assert yourself, it’s chaos. They want to control who has a voice.
#ForeverCanadian upset that order, so they want to change the law.
It’s a purity cult. If they override you, it’s stability. If you assert yourself, it’s chaos. They want to control who has a voice.
#ForeverCanadian upset that order, so they want to change the law.
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
What do you call a group that demands total freedom, but panics the moment anyone demands theirs?
It’s a purity cult. If they override you, it’s stability. If you assert yourself, it’s chaos. They want to control who has a voice.
#ForeverCanadian upset that order, so they want to change the law.
It’s a purity cult. If they override you, it’s stability. If you assert yourself, it’s chaos. They want to control who has a voice.
#ForeverCanadian upset that order, so they want to change the law.
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Republicans in Congress can’t be counted on to condemn their leader calling for the execution of their legislative colleagues.
They are a profoundly pathetic and anti-American group of cucks.
They are a profoundly pathetic and anti-American group of cucks.
November 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Republicans in Congress can’t be counted on to condemn their leader calling for the execution of their legislative colleagues.
They are a profoundly pathetic and anti-American group of cucks.
They are a profoundly pathetic and anti-American group of cucks.
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To again paraphrase Nigel Tufnel...
"How much more dark could this be? And the answer is none. None more dark."
Yet more horrifying nonsense...👇
CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism & vaccines www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/h...
"How much more dark could this be? And the answer is none. None more dark."
Yet more horrifying nonsense...👇
CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism & vaccines www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/h...
CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism and vaccines | CNN
Scientific information on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website was replaced on Wednesday with anti-vaccine talking points that don’t rule out a link between vaccines and autism,...
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
To again paraphrase Nigel Tufnel...
"How much more dark could this be? And the answer is none. None more dark."
Yet more horrifying nonsense...👇
CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism & vaccines www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/h...
"How much more dark could this be? And the answer is none. None more dark."
Yet more horrifying nonsense...👇
CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism & vaccines www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/h...
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The Premier’s job is NOT to trample on Alberta’s constitutionally protected human rights. Now, she makes herself the first Premier in our history to use the notwithstanding clause, not once, but FOUR TIMES in three weeks!
Whose freedoms will be stripped away next? #bill9 #abpoli #ableg
Whose freedoms will be stripped away next? #bill9 #abpoli #ableg
November 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, principled advocate for non-interference in the domestic politics of other countries
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, principled advocate for non-interference in the domestic politics of other countries
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Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
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mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
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Wondering why the UCP is waiting until Wednesday to strip trans rights using the notwithstanding clause?
The Auditor General is releasing his report into the Dynalife fiasco on Wednesday. www.oag.ab.ca/news-section...
They don't think Albertans can chew gum and walk at the same time.
The Auditor General is releasing his report into the Dynalife fiasco on Wednesday. www.oag.ab.ca/news-section...
They don't think Albertans can chew gum and walk at the same time.
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Wondering why the UCP is waiting until Wednesday to strip trans rights using the notwithstanding clause?
The Auditor General is releasing his report into the Dynalife fiasco on Wednesday. www.oag.ab.ca/news-section...
They don't think Albertans can chew gum and walk at the same time.
The Auditor General is releasing his report into the Dynalife fiasco on Wednesday. www.oag.ab.ca/news-section...
They don't think Albertans can chew gum and walk at the same time.
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“This should be an easy vote. Saying yes to Bill 201 means standing with workers and improving wages and affordability...” said Nenshi.
“On Monday, the UCP will decide whether this bill passes and whether workers get the fairness they deserve.”
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/11/14/a...
“On Monday, the UCP will decide whether this bill passes and whether workers get the fairness they deserve.”
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/11/14/a...
Alberta NDP calls on gov't to support increases to minimum wage
Alberta MLAs on Monday will vote on an NDP-sponsored bill that would legislate an increase to the province's minimum wage.
edmonton.citynews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“This should be an easy vote. Saying yes to Bill 201 means standing with workers and improving wages and affordability...” said Nenshi.
“On Monday, the UCP will decide whether this bill passes and whether workers get the fairness they deserve.”
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/11/14/a...
“On Monday, the UCP will decide whether this bill passes and whether workers get the fairness they deserve.”
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/11/14/a...
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This should be fun.
November 15, 2025 at 2:32 AM
This should be fun.
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What's at the root of the UCP's use of the notwithstanding clause?
Our @partyloyalty.bsky.social research suggests hyperpartisanship is playing a huge role.
The locker room mentality in the UCP caucus is encouraging MLAs to cede even more power to the premier's office.
That's bad for democracy.
Our @partyloyalty.bsky.social research suggests hyperpartisanship is playing a huge role.
The locker room mentality in the UCP caucus is encouraging MLAs to cede even more power to the premier's office.
That's bad for democracy.
November 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
What's at the root of the UCP's use of the notwithstanding clause?
Our @partyloyalty.bsky.social research suggests hyperpartisanship is playing a huge role.
The locker room mentality in the UCP caucus is encouraging MLAs to cede even more power to the premier's office.
That's bad for democracy.
Our @partyloyalty.bsky.social research suggests hyperpartisanship is playing a huge role.
The locker room mentality in the UCP caucus is encouraging MLAs to cede even more power to the premier's office.
That's bad for democracy.