Barb Carstensen
@bcarstensen.bsky.social
Canadian/ Albertan/ Mom/ Grandma/ Caregiver for my husband/ women’s rights/ Hope greater than fear
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This is excellent. In three minutes she explains how democracies become dictatorships. It's happened so many times, yet in each country, most people said, 'it can't happen here'
#StaceyAbrams explains how to achieve an #autocracy in 10 steps.
We're at step 9.
The military is in our streets. Is our democracy worth the effort to defend it?
We're at step 9.
The military is in our streets. Is our democracy worth the effort to defend it?
July 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This is excellent. In three minutes she explains how democracies become dictatorships. It's happened so many times, yet in each country, most people said, 'it can't happen here'
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July 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Reposting this for everyone messing up my Canada Day feed with nail biting.
Who do you think will make the best deal for Canada in the end, Prime Minister Carney or this guy?
Who do you think will make the best deal for Canada in the end, Prime Minister Carney or this guy?
July 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Reposting this for everyone messing up my Canada Day feed with nail biting.
Who do you think will make the best deal for Canada in the end, Prime Minister Carney or this guy?
Who do you think will make the best deal for Canada in the end, Prime Minister Carney or this guy?
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Happy Canada Day! Bonne Fête du Canada! #CanadaDay #SenateofCanada
July 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Happy Canada Day! Bonne Fête du Canada! #CanadaDay #SenateofCanada
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If you're Albertan and you're tired of the separatism talk and all the instability that comes with it, then blame Danielle Smith
She has catered to the separatist element within her party for years by creating fights with Ottawa
Creating chaos is how she maintains power
#ableg #abpoli
She has catered to the separatist element within her party for years by creating fights with Ottawa
Creating chaos is how she maintains power
#ableg #abpoli
June 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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We’re not free unless every one of us is free. Freedom to choose, freedom to be safe, freedom to live authentically.
Transgender kids in Alberta got a little bit closer to freedom today.
Let’s keep fighting. 🏳️⚧️
egale.ca/donate/#tab-...
Transgender kids in Alberta got a little bit closer to freedom today.
Let’s keep fighting. 🏳️⚧️
egale.ca/donate/#tab-...
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June 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We’re not free unless every one of us is free. Freedom to choose, freedom to be safe, freedom to live authentically.
Transgender kids in Alberta got a little bit closer to freedom today.
Let’s keep fighting. 🏳️⚧️
egale.ca/donate/#tab-...
Transgender kids in Alberta got a little bit closer to freedom today.
Let’s keep fighting. 🏳️⚧️
egale.ca/donate/#tab-...
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While bombing Iran is bad for Trump’s poll numbers, starting a war and creating chaos is good for Trump as an authoritarian. Authoritarians exploit chaos to claim emergency powers, deploy the military domestically, and undermine free and fair elections.
These attacks must be viewed from this lens.
These attacks must be viewed from this lens.
June 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
While bombing Iran is bad for Trump’s poll numbers, starting a war and creating chaos is good for Trump as an authoritarian. Authoritarians exploit chaos to claim emergency powers, deploy the military domestically, and undermine free and fair elections.
These attacks must be viewed from this lens.
These attacks must be viewed from this lens.
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This is a very good response to Danielle’s twisty stories told at the coal town hall last night. Thank you, Sarah Elmeligi, for setting the story straight.
Everyone in Alberta is talking about the UCP's raucous #Coal town hall. Let's bust 3 Myths about #coalmining I heard last night.
Keep loud Alberta!
#coalmining #shadowminister #environment #protectedareas #ableg #abpoli
Keep loud Alberta!
#coalmining #shadowminister #environment #protectedareas #ableg #abpoli
3 Myths about Coal Mining: Sarah's response to June 2025 UCP Coal town hall
YouTube video by Sarah Elmeligi, MLA Banff-Kananaskis
youtu.be
June 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
This is a very good response to Danielle’s twisty stories told at the coal town hall last night. Thank you, Sarah Elmeligi, for setting the story straight.
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Spread the love and acceptance #pridemonth
June 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Spread the love and acceptance #pridemonth
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The #1 reason Alberta separation talk burns my butt is because to entertain any scenario where Alberta leaves confederation rips away my 🇨🇦CANADIAN🇨🇦 identity.
I’m not willing to give that away for any pile of money or privilege.
You’ll have to tear the maple leaf away from my cold, dead hands.
I’m not willing to give that away for any pile of money or privilege.
You’ll have to tear the maple leaf away from my cold, dead hands.
May 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The #1 reason Alberta separation talk burns my butt is because to entertain any scenario where Alberta leaves confederation rips away my 🇨🇦CANADIAN🇨🇦 identity.
I’m not willing to give that away for any pile of money or privilege.
You’ll have to tear the maple leaf away from my cold, dead hands.
I’m not willing to give that away for any pile of money or privilege.
You’ll have to tear the maple leaf away from my cold, dead hands.
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Appreciation quote-post for Dr. Wesley; his guiding hand amidst this UCP governance mess is so valuable in this moment. As a political scientist it’s apparent that he understands and can make sense of the environment we live in.
Another banger thread. 👇🏼
Another banger thread. 👇🏼
Smith blamed "successive Liberal governments" and their "extremist" "NDP allies" for an "onslaught" or “tidal wave” of "attacks" on Alberta’s economy.
This isn’t a policy disagreement. It’s enemy-framing. It tells Albertans that Ottawa wants to harm them.
This isn’t a policy disagreement. It’s enemy-framing. It tells Albertans that Ottawa wants to harm them.
May 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Appreciation quote-post for Dr. Wesley; his guiding hand amidst this UCP governance mess is so valuable in this moment. As a political scientist it’s apparent that he understands and can make sense of the environment we live in.
Another banger thread. 👇🏼
Another banger thread. 👇🏼
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Confederation is like a family. Ultimatums, threats and escape plans are not a way to make a family work.
Premier Smith should ask herself what her intentions are here. Is she comfortable with where this might lead?
Are we, as Albertans?
Let’s be constructive. Canada is worth it.
Premier Smith should ask herself what her intentions are here. Is she comfortable with where this might lead?
Are we, as Albertans?
Let’s be constructive. Canada is worth it.
May 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Confederation is like a family. Ultimatums, threats and escape plans are not a way to make a family work.
Premier Smith should ask herself what her intentions are here. Is she comfortable with where this might lead?
Are we, as Albertans?
Let’s be constructive. Canada is worth it.
Premier Smith should ask herself what her intentions are here. Is she comfortable with where this might lead?
Are we, as Albertans?
Let’s be constructive. Canada is worth it.
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I'm often asked: What motivates Danielle Smith to do the radical things she does?
After all, many of her actions fly in the face of public opinion, the constitution, conservative ideology, and her own public commitments.
I used to equivocate.
I'm about ready to call it.🧵
After all, many of her actions fly in the face of public opinion, the constitution, conservative ideology, and her own public commitments.
I used to equivocate.
I'm about ready to call it.🧵
May 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I'm often asked: What motivates Danielle Smith to do the radical things she does?
After all, many of her actions fly in the face of public opinion, the constitution, conservative ideology, and her own public commitments.
I used to equivocate.
I'm about ready to call it.🧵
After all, many of her actions fly in the face of public opinion, the constitution, conservative ideology, and her own public commitments.
I used to equivocate.
I'm about ready to call it.🧵
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“Naked political ambition and partisanship.”
Couldn’t agree more. She sees Albertans only as road kill on the path to her throne, sparing only the ones who will keep her in power.
Couldn’t agree more. She sees Albertans only as road kill on the path to her throne, sparing only the ones who will keep her in power.
But none of these fully capture the core of Smith's political soul.
That was laid bare in her justification for clearing a path for a referendum on sovereignty.
The answer: nakedness political ambition and partisanship.
That was laid bare in her justification for clearing a path for a referendum on sovereignty.
The answer: nakedness political ambition and partisanship.
May 9, 2025 at 5:02 AM
“Naked political ambition and partisanship.”
Couldn’t agree more. She sees Albertans only as road kill on the path to her throne, sparing only the ones who will keep her in power.
Couldn’t agree more. She sees Albertans only as road kill on the path to her throne, sparing only the ones who will keep her in power.
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In space, Venus flanks Earth on the left, with a hellfire greenhouse effect. Mars on the right, which long ago had running water. Today, it's bone dry. Something bad happened on each planet.
Seems like the wrong time to limit the Nation’s capacity to conduct climate research.
Seems like the wrong time to limit the Nation’s capacity to conduct climate research.
May 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In space, Venus flanks Earth on the left, with a hellfire greenhouse effect. Mars on the right, which long ago had running water. Today, it's bone dry. Something bad happened on each planet.
Seems like the wrong time to limit the Nation’s capacity to conduct climate research.
Seems like the wrong time to limit the Nation’s capacity to conduct climate research.
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Another must read 👇by Charlie.
The election is over but the MAGA onslaught against Prime Minister Carney and Canadian unity has only just started.
In the gangster world of Putin, Trump and trolls, Canada is a threat because we are a democratic nation.
My reflection on the coming storm.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/the-coming...
In the gangster world of Putin, Trump and trolls, Canada is a threat because we are a democratic nation.
My reflection on the coming storm.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/the-coming...
The Coming Canadian Storm: MAGA'S Next Move
"It is with humility and appreciation that I accept Damien Kurek's offer to resign his seat…" — Pierre Poilievre, three days after losing the 2025 federal election
charlieangus.substack.com
May 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Another must read 👇by Charlie.
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Preventing access to #vaccines endangers Albertans & strains the #healthcare system.
The #Alberta Medical Association also has described the #UCP Manning Covid report as "anti-science" & "anti-evidence."
#Ableg #Abpoli #Cdnpoli #CorruptCare #ABResistance #NeverVoteConservative #FireTheUCP
The #Alberta Medical Association also has described the #UCP Manning Covid report as "anti-science" & "anti-evidence."
#Ableg #Abpoli #Cdnpoli #CorruptCare #ABResistance #NeverVoteConservative #FireTheUCP
Want proof that govt policy and leadership matters in HC?
This is what happens when a govt:
- muzzles and hides active Public Health leadership
- micromanages and chooses containment over prevention in HC
- caters to "contrarian" opinion
- won't advocate that vaccines work
This is what happens when a govt:
- muzzles and hides active Public Health leadership
- micromanages and chooses containment over prevention in HC
- caters to "contrarian" opinion
- won't advocate that vaccines work
April 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Preventing access to #vaccines endangers Albertans & strains the #healthcare system.
The #Alberta Medical Association also has described the #UCP Manning Covid report as "anti-science" & "anti-evidence."
#Ableg #Abpoli #Cdnpoli #CorruptCare #ABResistance #NeverVoteConservative #FireTheUCP
The #Alberta Medical Association also has described the #UCP Manning Covid report as "anti-science" & "anti-evidence."
#Ableg #Abpoli #Cdnpoli #CorruptCare #ABResistance #NeverVoteConservative #FireTheUCP
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Today, an avowed separatist leader from Quebec called for Canadian unity.
Meanwhile, an avowed federalist from Alberta went out of her way to make it easier to launch a sovereignty referendum in her province.
Power's a hell of a drug.
Meanwhile, an avowed federalist from Alberta went out of her way to make it easier to launch a sovereignty referendum in her province.
Power's a hell of a drug.
April 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Today, an avowed separatist leader from Quebec called for Canadian unity.
Meanwhile, an avowed federalist from Alberta went out of her way to make it easier to launch a sovereignty referendum in her province.
Power's a hell of a drug.
Meanwhile, an avowed federalist from Alberta went out of her way to make it easier to launch a sovereignty referendum in her province.
Power's a hell of a drug.
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Poilievre losing his seat is almost Shakespearean: Pretender to the throne riles countrymen with anger, gets defeated by guy with Joy in his name. It’s basically Macbeth.
April 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Poilievre losing his seat is almost Shakespearean: Pretender to the throne riles countrymen with anger, gets defeated by guy with Joy in his name. It’s basically Macbeth.
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Look someone produced a list of Alberta MLA Quislings!
How handy!
Weird they are all UCP, none are NDP
Contact numbers also there, so you can tell them what you think.
It woudl also be a good list to consult, come election time.
Source: albertarepublicans.com/actionhub/ml...
How handy!
Weird they are all UCP, none are NDP
Contact numbers also there, so you can tell them what you think.
It woudl also be a good list to consult, come election time.
Source: albertarepublicans.com/actionhub/ml...
April 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Look someone produced a list of Alberta MLA Quislings!
How handy!
Weird they are all UCP, none are NDP
Contact numbers also there, so you can tell them what you think.
It woudl also be a good list to consult, come election time.
Source: albertarepublicans.com/actionhub/ml...
How handy!
Weird they are all UCP, none are NDP
Contact numbers also there, so you can tell them what you think.
It woudl also be a good list to consult, come election time.
Source: albertarepublicans.com/actionhub/ml...