Argals
@argals.bsky.social
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"Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness"
"Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness"
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Doing my morning reading, and want to call out @thebulwark.com, with @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @jvl.bsky.social (and others) for consistently smart takes that make me think.
December 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Doing my morning reading, and want to call out @thebulwark.com, with @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @jvl.bsky.social (and others) for consistently smart takes that make me think.
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Because
1. they aren't being vaccinated
2. they aren't being fed
3. when they are fed, it's a lot of crap
4. they're being shot
5. diseases are allowed to run rampant through their schools
6. one by one, their safety nets are being dissolved
1. they aren't being vaccinated
2. they aren't being fed
3. when they are fed, it's a lot of crap
4. they're being shot
5. diseases are allowed to run rampant through their schools
6. one by one, their safety nets are being dissolved
December 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Because
1. they aren't being vaccinated
2. they aren't being fed
3. when they are fed, it's a lot of crap
4. they're being shot
5. diseases are allowed to run rampant through their schools
6. one by one, their safety nets are being dissolved
1. they aren't being vaccinated
2. they aren't being fed
3. when they are fed, it's a lot of crap
4. they're being shot
5. diseases are allowed to run rampant through their schools
6. one by one, their safety nets are being dissolved
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This is among the most democratically dangerous things Danielle Smith has said.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
December 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This is among the most democratically dangerous things Danielle Smith has said.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
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Danielle Smith will do whatever it takes to avoid accountability for the CorruptCare scandal.
Enough is enough.
The Premier needs to call an independent public inquiry so Albertans get the answers we deserve.
Enough is enough.
The Premier needs to call an independent public inquiry so Albertans get the answers we deserve.
Firings. Hirings. Appointments. Suspensions: the chaos is the point.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Danielle Smith will do whatever it takes to avoid accountability for the CorruptCare scandal.
Enough is enough.
The Premier needs to call an independent public inquiry so Albertans get the answers we deserve.
Enough is enough.
The Premier needs to call an independent public inquiry so Albertans get the answers we deserve.
"Observations, measurements, experimental results; gathered through rigorous, standardized methods.
And observable, measurable, and reproducible by others.
And just published in JAMA."
Yup.
We are vaccinated.
And observable, measurable, and reproducible by others.
And just published in JAMA."
Yup.
We are vaccinated.
December 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
"Observations, measurements, experimental results; gathered through rigorous, standardized methods.
And observable, measurable, and reproducible by others.
And just published in JAMA."
Yup.
We are vaccinated.
And observable, measurable, and reproducible by others.
And just published in JAMA."
Yup.
We are vaccinated.
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Why does the UCP government feel the need to target disabled Albertans instead of making life more affordable for everyone?
youtube.com/shorts/PF82b...
youtube.com/shorts/PF82b...
Danielle Smith believes that students with disabilities need to "earn their way into a classroom."
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Why does the UCP government feel the need to target disabled Albertans instead of making life more affordable for everyone?
youtube.com/shorts/PF82b...
youtube.com/shorts/PF82b...
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Nearly a year ago, the former AHS CEO sounded the alarm about suspicious private surgical contracts.
She was fired for it.
Now, those same contracts are being cancelled as investigation after investigation reveals details that support her concerns.
youtube.com/shorts/_Ddep...
She was fired for it.
Now, those same contracts are being cancelled as investigation after investigation reveals details that support her concerns.
youtube.com/shorts/_Ddep...
Danielle Smith needs to come clean on CorruptCare.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Nearly a year ago, the former AHS CEO sounded the alarm about suspicious private surgical contracts.
She was fired for it.
Now, those same contracts are being cancelled as investigation after investigation reveals details that support her concerns.
youtube.com/shorts/_Ddep...
She was fired for it.
Now, those same contracts are being cancelled as investigation after investigation reveals details that support her concerns.
youtube.com/shorts/_Ddep...
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Thanks to the Treasury Board of Canada for inviting me to serve as a panelist on yesterday's CCO Day of Learning, which was broadcast to thousands of government communicators across the country. Here are 12 of my comments, which I will attempt to weave into a paper at a later date:
Thread [1/13]
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December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Thanks to the Treasury Board of Canada for inviting me to serve as a panelist on yesterday's CCO Day of Learning, which was broadcast to thousands of government communicators across the country. Here are 12 of my comments, which I will attempt to weave into a paper at a later date:
Thread [1/13]
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I concluded this weeks ago. They didn't hide it.
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Alberta used notwithstanding clause to avoid costly arbitration with teachers, infrastructure minister says
Alberta infrastructure minister says the province invoked the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back was due to cost.
edmontonjournal.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I concluded this weeks ago. They didn't hide it.
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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Our wildlife management petition was shared in legislature today by @elmeligisarah.bsky.social!
Thank you to everyone who signed the petition, showing that we as Albertans care about our wildlife and want them managed by transparent, science-based decisions! 👏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pth8...
Thank you to everyone who signed the petition, showing that we as Albertans care about our wildlife and want them managed by transparent, science-based decisions! 👏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pth8...
Dr. Elmeligi introduces citizens' petitions on land use planning, wildlife management in Legislature
YouTube video by Sarah Elmeligi, MLA Banff-Kananaskis
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Our wildlife management petition was shared in legislature today by @elmeligisarah.bsky.social!
Thank you to everyone who signed the petition, showing that we as Albertans care about our wildlife and want them managed by transparent, science-based decisions! 👏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pth8...
Thank you to everyone who signed the petition, showing that we as Albertans care about our wildlife and want them managed by transparent, science-based decisions! 👏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pth8...
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“the fact is Northback’s Grassy Mountain coal mine will be an open pit mine, even though Smith promised Albertans it won’t be.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
open.substack.com/pub/bradlafo...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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BREAKING: Big Aussie Coal *is* Going to Strip Mine the Alberta Rockies After All
“When it comes to coal mining, people do not want to see mountaintop removal,” she said.
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
“the fact is Northback’s Grassy Mountain coal mine will be an open pit mine, even though Smith promised Albertans it won’t be.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
open.substack.com/pub/bradlafo...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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How can Danielle Smith claim to barely know the man at the center of the CorruptCare scandal when she's had dinner at his house, met with him multiple times, and her closest advisors include five members of his family?
youtube.com/shorts/pvkgA...
youtube.com/shorts/pvkgA...
Danielle Smith claims she doesn't know the man at the centre of the CorruptCare scandal...
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
How can Danielle Smith claim to barely know the man at the center of the CorruptCare scandal when she's had dinner at his house, met with him multiple times, and her closest advisors include five members of his family?
youtube.com/shorts/pvkgA...
youtube.com/shorts/pvkgA...
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Welcome to SAFE, Canada!
When like-minded partners join forces on security and defence in a turbulent world, our countries grow stronger, our industries benefit and our citizens are safer.
Our Joint Statement ↓
link.europa.eu/QCDtpr
When like-minded partners join forces on security and defence in a turbulent world, our countries grow stronger, our industries benefit and our citizens are safer.
Our Joint Statement ↓
link.europa.eu/QCDtpr
December 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Welcome to SAFE, Canada!
When like-minded partners join forces on security and defence in a turbulent world, our countries grow stronger, our industries benefit and our citizens are safer.
Our Joint Statement ↓
link.europa.eu/QCDtpr
When like-minded partners join forces on security and defence in a turbulent world, our countries grow stronger, our industries benefit and our citizens are safer.
Our Joint Statement ↓
link.europa.eu/QCDtpr
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Exclusive: Alberta oil regulator stopped enforcing gas flaring limits after government pressure, documents show reut.rs/4rCQsMz
Exclusive: Alberta oil regulator stopped enforcing gas flaring limits after government pressure, documents show
The regulator in charge of environmental enforcement in Canada's main oil-producing province bent to pressure from the provincial government and oil companies to eliminate a limit on natural gas flaring as Canadian oil production increased, according to documents seen by Reuters.
reut.rs
December 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS #ForeverCanadian volunteers!
Elections Alberta just informed me that our Forever Canadian petition is approved! Your hard work and love for Canada paid off!
Now, the Premier must do the right thing and call for a vote in the Legislature.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Elections Alberta just informed me that our Forever Canadian petition is approved! Your hard work and love for Canada paid off!
Now, the Premier must do the right thing and call for a vote in the Legislature.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Citizen Initiative Petition Verification Completed, Results Announced - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON – Elections Alberta has completed verification for the “Alberta Forever Canada” citizen initiative petition. Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, has determined under section 10...
www.elections.ab.ca
December 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
CONGRATULATIONS #ForeverCanadian volunteers!
Elections Alberta just informed me that our Forever Canadian petition is approved! Your hard work and love for Canada paid off!
Now, the Premier must do the right thing and call for a vote in the Legislature.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Elections Alberta just informed me that our Forever Canadian petition is approved! Your hard work and love for Canada paid off!
Now, the Premier must do the right thing and call for a vote in the Legislature.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
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“When you are waiting for the results to come in, especially in a close race like it was in 2023, you are surrounded only by [your] absolute closest advisers,” Mr. Nenshi said”
And Mraiche was with Smith’s elite.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
And Mraiche was with Smith’s elite.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Details of Premier’s ties to businessman underscore need for public probe, Alberta NDP says
Leader Naheed Nenshi says The Globe’s investigation into links between Sam Mraiche and Danielle Smith’s government worthy of further examination
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“When you are waiting for the results to come in, especially in a close race like it was in 2023, you are surrounded only by [your] absolute closest advisers,” Mr. Nenshi said”
And Mraiche was with Smith’s elite.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
And Mraiche was with Smith’s elite.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Alberta...
If I pay to have my shoulders replaced privately, will the surgical list in the public system get shorter?
No
In fact the list in the public system may get longer.
There is a FINITE number of physicians, OR nurses, anaesthesiologists etc. There are not enough HSWs to run 2 systems
1/3
If I pay to have my shoulders replaced privately, will the surgical list in the public system get shorter?
No
In fact the list in the public system may get longer.
There is a FINITE number of physicians, OR nurses, anaesthesiologists etc. There are not enough HSWs to run 2 systems
1/3
November 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Alberta...
If I pay to have my shoulders replaced privately, will the surgical list in the public system get shorter?
No
In fact the list in the public system may get longer.
There is a FINITE number of physicians, OR nurses, anaesthesiologists etc. There are not enough HSWs to run 2 systems
1/3
If I pay to have my shoulders replaced privately, will the surgical list in the public system get shorter?
No
In fact the list in the public system may get longer.
There is a FINITE number of physicians, OR nurses, anaesthesiologists etc. There are not enough HSWs to run 2 systems
1/3
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Following the weekend UCP separatism orgy, many of you are worried about the future of Alberta and Canada.
Do not be afraid!
We, the majority, have it handled. You now found your voice. #ForeverCanadian is organized and ready to pivot to take on any challenge.
#ableg #cdnpoli
Do not be afraid!
We, the majority, have it handled. You now found your voice. #ForeverCanadian is organized and ready to pivot to take on any challenge.
#ableg #cdnpoli
November 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Following the weekend UCP separatism orgy, many of you are worried about the future of Alberta and Canada.
Do not be afraid!
We, the majority, have it handled. You now found your voice. #ForeverCanadian is organized and ready to pivot to take on any challenge.
#ableg #cdnpoli
Do not be afraid!
We, the majority, have it handled. You now found your voice. #ForeverCanadian is organized and ready to pivot to take on any challenge.
#ableg #cdnpoli
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When Mark Carney sets specific goals for Canada to "diversify away" from its reliance on the US—making headlines in Canada but not the US—hear that for what it is: Close partners and allies looking elsewhere for better friends.
This is the silent way that the US loses its pointless trade war.
This is the silent way that the US loses its pointless trade war.
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
When Mark Carney sets specific goals for Canada to "diversify away" from its reliance on the US—making headlines in Canada but not the US—hear that for what it is: Close partners and allies looking elsewhere for better friends.
This is the silent way that the US loses its pointless trade war.
This is the silent way that the US loses its pointless trade war.
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NEW: This week on 'Whatever This Is' we explain why Danielle Smith’s pipeline hype hides something worse. Bill 11. A plan that lets doctors work public and private at the same time. Rich Albertans get a private pipeline of care. The rest of us wait longer and pay more.
NoTwoTier.ca #ableg #abpoli
NoTwoTier.ca #ableg #abpoli
November 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
NEW: This week on 'Whatever This Is' we explain why Danielle Smith’s pipeline hype hides something worse. Bill 11. A plan that lets doctors work public and private at the same time. Rich Albertans get a private pipeline of care. The rest of us wait longer and pay more.
NoTwoTier.ca #ableg #abpoli
NoTwoTier.ca #ableg #abpoli
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Canada’s economic growth beat expectations this quarter.
We’re diversifying our trade, building big, and creating well-paying careers — and we’re getting results.
We’re diversifying our trade, building big, and creating well-paying careers — and we’re getting results.
November 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Canada’s economic growth beat expectations this quarter.
We’re diversifying our trade, building big, and creating well-paying careers — and we’re getting results.
We’re diversifying our trade, building big, and creating well-paying careers — and we’re getting results.
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Mark Carney managed to trade a pipeline that will never get built for meaningful progress on industrial carbon pricing and electricity interties — both of which will get more wind and solar built.
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
The method to Mark Carney’s madness
The memorandum of understanding with Alberta might look like surrender. Look closer
www.nationalobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Mark Carney managed to trade a pipeline that will never get built for meaningful progress on industrial carbon pricing and electricity interties — both of which will get more wind and solar built.
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
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How would an MLA know which constituents vote in a provincial elections? This information is privileged only to Elections Alberta.
Also, any elector can initiate a recall, irrelevant of whether they vote. UCP wrote this law.
#ableg
Also, any elector can initiate a recall, irrelevant of whether they vote. UCP wrote this law.
#ableg
November 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
How would an MLA know which constituents vote in a provincial elections? This information is privileged only to Elections Alberta.
Also, any elector can initiate a recall, irrelevant of whether they vote. UCP wrote this law.
#ableg
Also, any elector can initiate a recall, irrelevant of whether they vote. UCP wrote this law.
#ableg