David Robert
@bigbobby53.bsky.social
Retired educator, proud Canadian, long time Liberal. I Stand With Trudeau. "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice" - Martin Luther King Jr.
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Who will uphold the law?
May 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Who will uphold the law?
PMMC has a unique opportunity to reset relations with the provinces. Working together to create one Canadian economy and develop significant economic projects should allow the feds a stronger hand to rein in the provinces on healthcare and other important files. @mark-carney.bsky.social
Poilievre had successfully weaponised the incompetence of the Premiers against the federal Liberals and Trudeau in particular, which Trudeau let him get away with time and again because he refused to call the premiers out.
Don't let this happen to Carney. Call out the provinces. #cdnpoli
Don't let this happen to Carney. Call out the provinces. #cdnpoli
May 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
PMMC has a unique opportunity to reset relations with the provinces. Working together to create one Canadian economy and develop significant economic projects should allow the feds a stronger hand to rein in the provinces on healthcare and other important files. @mark-carney.bsky.social
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"SING THE SONGS,
PING THE PONGS
KING THE KONGS
AND DING THE DONGS."
PING THE PONGS
KING THE KONGS
AND DING THE DONGS."
November 24, 2024 at 12:42 AM
"SING THE SONGS,
PING THE PONGS
KING THE KONGS
AND DING THE DONGS."
PING THE PONGS
KING THE KONGS
AND DING THE DONGS."
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You honestly can't make this stuff up.
According to the rules of becoming an intern with the Conservative Party of Canada, you must first pass a security check.
You got that right. The interns need a security check, but the leader of the entire political party does not. 🤯
According to the rules of becoming an intern with the Conservative Party of Canada, you must first pass a security check.
You got that right. The interns need a security check, but the leader of the entire political party does not. 🤯
November 22, 2024 at 10:27 AM
You honestly can't make this stuff up.
According to the rules of becoming an intern with the Conservative Party of Canada, you must first pass a security check.
You got that right. The interns need a security check, but the leader of the entire political party does not. 🤯
According to the rules of becoming an intern with the Conservative Party of Canada, you must first pass a security check.
You got that right. The interns need a security check, but the leader of the entire political party does not. 🤯
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Ukraine has hit Astrakhan.
They’ve reportedly hit the Kapustin Yar missile range where the ICBM may have been launched. Russia isn’t doing too well.
They’ve reportedly hit the Kapustin Yar missile range where the ICBM may have been launched. Russia isn’t doing too well.
November 21, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Ukraine has hit Astrakhan.
They’ve reportedly hit the Kapustin Yar missile range where the ICBM may have been launched. Russia isn’t doing too well.
They’ve reportedly hit the Kapustin Yar missile range where the ICBM may have been launched. Russia isn’t doing too well.
An excellent summary by Nate Erskine-Smith of the current Poilievre led paralysis of Parliament.
www.uncommons.ca/p/canada-isn...
www.uncommons.ca/p/canada-isn...
Canada isn’t broken, but Parliament currently is.
Why hasn’t Parliament debated or passed any legislation for almost 30 sitting days?
www.uncommons.ca
November 21, 2024 at 6:56 PM
An excellent summary by Nate Erskine-Smith of the current Poilievre led paralysis of Parliament.
www.uncommons.ca/p/canada-isn...
www.uncommons.ca/p/canada-isn...
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It was a good day to call out Conservative cowardice and hypocrisy.
#SO31 #MembersStatement #QP #HAF
#SO31 #MembersStatement #QP #HAF
November 20, 2024 at 2:03 AM
It was a good day to call out Conservative cowardice and hypocrisy.
#SO31 #MembersStatement #QP #HAF
#SO31 #MembersStatement #QP #HAF
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After two years of Pierre Poilievre as their leader, many CONservative MPs say they are much less free now than they were before his arrival. Sounds like a dictator to me!! 💯
So much for making Canada the freest country in the world!!
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
So much for making Canada the freest country in the world!!
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Poilievre's office maintains tight control over what Conservative MPs say and do in public | CBC News
Pierre Poilievre rules his caucus with iron discipline and control. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the leader keeps members of Parliament in line.
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2024 at 3:21 PM
After two years of Pierre Poilievre as their leader, many CONservative MPs say they are much less free now than they were before his arrival. Sounds like a dictator to me!! 💯
So much for making Canada the freest country in the world!!
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
So much for making Canada the freest country in the world!!
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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"Some elected officials feel they come to caucus "to be told what to do and what to think" by the leader, one Conservative source said.""But some in the Conservative ranks are beginning to chafe at the restrictions."
"https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-iron-fist-caucus-discipline-1.7387552
Poilievre's office maintains tight control over what Conservative MPs say and do in public | CBC News
Pierre Poilievre rules his caucus with iron discipline and control. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the leader keeps members of Parliament in line.
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2024 at 1:34 PM
"Some elected officials feel they come to caucus "to be told what to do and what to think" by the leader, one Conservative source said.""But some in the Conservative ranks are beginning to chafe at the restrictions."
"https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-iron-fist-caucus-discipline-1.7387552
"Those who follow these rules are rewarded. Those who don't often have to suffer consequences.
"There are always multiple people in the penalty box, there is always someone in trouble," one caucus member said"
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"There are always multiple people in the penalty box, there is always someone in trouble," one caucus member said"
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Poilievre's office maintains tight control over what Conservative MPs say and do in public | CBC News
Pierre Poilievre rules his caucus with iron discipline and control. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the leader keeps members of Parliament in line.
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2024 at 1:22 PM
"Those who follow these rules are rewarded. Those who don't often have to suffer consequences.
"There are always multiple people in the penalty box, there is always someone in trouble," one caucus member said"
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"There are always multiple people in the penalty box, there is always someone in trouble," one caucus member said"
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
This is "freedom" in Poilievre's brave new world.
"Conservative MPs' words and actions are closely scrutinized by the leader's office. Partisanship is encouraged. Fraternizing with elected officials from other parties is a no-no." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"Conservative MPs' words and actions are closely scrutinized by the leader's office. Partisanship is encouraged. Fraternizing with elected officials from other parties is a no-no." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Poilievre's office maintains tight control over what Conservative MPs say and do in public | CBC News
Pierre Poilievre rules his caucus with iron discipline and control. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the leader keeps members of Parliament in line.
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2024 at 1:21 PM
This is "freedom" in Poilievre's brave new world.
"Conservative MPs' words and actions are closely scrutinized by the leader's office. Partisanship is encouraged. Fraternizing with elected officials from other parties is a no-no." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"Conservative MPs' words and actions are closely scrutinized by the leader's office. Partisanship is encouraged. Fraternizing with elected officials from other parties is a no-no." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
This is why Minister Fraser was talking about witness protection for CPC MPs yesterday.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"Everybody is being watched. What we say, what we do, who we talk to. We're told not to fraternize with MPs from the other parties. And that's not normal."
- Conservative Party source
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"Everybody is being watched. What we say, what we do, who we talk to. We're told not to fraternize with MPs from the other parties. And that's not normal."
- Conservative Party source
Poilievre's office maintains tight control over what Conservative MPs say and do in public | CBC News
Pierre Poilievre rules his caucus with iron discipline and control. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the leader keeps members of Parliament in line.
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2024 at 1:13 PM
This is why Minister Fraser was talking about witness protection for CPC MPs yesterday.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"Everybody is being watched. What we say, what we do, who we talk to. We're told not to fraternize with MPs from the other parties. And that's not normal."
- Conservative Party source
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"Everybody is being watched. What we say, what we do, who we talk to. We're told not to fraternize with MPs from the other parties. And that's not normal."
- Conservative Party source
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“Ford is stoking the flames of this culture war. And we worry it’s going to spill on to the roadways,” said Shellnutt. “You’re going to see vehicular assault. You’re going to see road rage incidents. The premier is playing politics with our safety.” www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Bikes v cars: backlash after Ontario premier threatens to tear up cycling lanes in Toronto
Doug Ford plans to rip out bike lanes on busy streets, citing ‘insanity’ of gridlock he says they contribute to
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 2:51 PM
“Ford is stoking the flames of this culture war. And we worry it’s going to spill on to the roadways,” said Shellnutt. “You’re going to see vehicular assault. You’re going to see road rage incidents. The premier is playing politics with our safety.” www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
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Always remember, folks.
POS Poilievre served the KKKonvoy Klowns coffee and donuts and encouraged their shutting down vital trade routes in and out of Canada while at the same time supporting their siege of Ottawa.
#InvestigatePoilievre
#PierrePoilievreIsAForeignAsset
#PierrePoilievreIsLyingToYou
POS Poilievre served the KKKonvoy Klowns coffee and donuts and encouraged their shutting down vital trade routes in and out of Canada while at the same time supporting their siege of Ottawa.
#InvestigatePoilievre
#PierrePoilievreIsAForeignAsset
#PierrePoilievreIsLyingToYou
November 18, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Always remember, folks.
POS Poilievre served the KKKonvoy Klowns coffee and donuts and encouraged their shutting down vital trade routes in and out of Canada while at the same time supporting their siege of Ottawa.
#InvestigatePoilievre
#PierrePoilievreIsAForeignAsset
#PierrePoilievreIsLyingToYou
POS Poilievre served the KKKonvoy Klowns coffee and donuts and encouraged their shutting down vital trade routes in and out of Canada while at the same time supporting their siege of Ottawa.
#InvestigatePoilievre
#PierrePoilievreIsAForeignAsset
#PierrePoilievreIsLyingToYou
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Oh he's making deals, backroom deals.
Oil and gas industry lobbied Poilievre’s office dozens of times over a year
Conservative leader claimed lobbyists are ‘utterly useless’ — even as he or his staff met with Canadian Fuels Association, Enbridge, TC Energy and others
thenarwhal.ca/pierre-poili...
Oil and gas industry lobbied Poilievre’s office dozens of times over a year
Conservative leader claimed lobbyists are ‘utterly useless’ — even as he or his staff met with Canadian Fuels Association, Enbridge, TC Energy and others
thenarwhal.ca/pierre-poili...
Pierre Poilievre’s office met with oil and gas lobbyists dozens of times | The Narwhal
Conservative Party leader said lobbyists were ‘utterly useless’ despite meetings with Canadian Fuels Association, Enbridge, TC Energy and others
thenarwhal.ca
November 19, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Oh he's making deals, backroom deals.
Oil and gas industry lobbied Poilievre’s office dozens of times over a year
Conservative leader claimed lobbyists are ‘utterly useless’ — even as he or his staff met with Canadian Fuels Association, Enbridge, TC Energy and others
thenarwhal.ca/pierre-poili...
Oil and gas industry lobbied Poilievre’s office dozens of times over a year
Conservative leader claimed lobbyists are ‘utterly useless’ — even as he or his staff met with Canadian Fuels Association, Enbridge, TC Energy and others
thenarwhal.ca/pierre-poili...
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If you vote for PP in the next election in CAN in 2025, expect mass layoffs with his cuts, because it will happen, it has happened with every other CON PM, look at history, they make cuts to social programs, & services across the country. Voting for him because you hate the other, is just laziness.
November 19, 2024 at 5:35 PM
If you vote for PP in the next election in CAN in 2025, expect mass layoffs with his cuts, because it will happen, it has happened with every other CON PM, look at history, they make cuts to social programs, & services across the country. Voting for him because you hate the other, is just laziness.
A little reminder of who Poilievre really is.
protectingcanada.ca
protectingcanada.ca
Protecting Canada | Read the file
Poilievre’s record shows when times are tough, he and his Conservatives will cut us loose. He would put at risk so much of what we value as Canadians – from pensions and public health care, to gun con...
protectingcanada.ca
November 19, 2024 at 7:17 PM
A little reminder of who Poilievre really is.
protectingcanada.ca
protectingcanada.ca
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I will never understand how a billionaire, the richest man on Earth, spent millions to buy an election for ANOTHER billionaire, and told us that his policies would cause all of us non-billionaires “temporary hardship...”
...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.
...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.
November 18, 2024 at 6:15 AM
I will never understand how a billionaire, the richest man on Earth, spent millions to buy an election for ANOTHER billionaire, and told us that his policies would cause all of us non-billionaires “temporary hardship...”
...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.
...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
- James Baldwin
- James Baldwin
November 18, 2024 at 5:15 AM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
- James Baldwin
- James Baldwin
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Tolerance can go too far.
The paradox of tolerance: if a society is tolerant of everything, intolerant ideas will emerge. Tolerant people will tolerate this intolerance. Intolerant people will not accept tolerant people. In time, intolerant people will take over and create a society of intolerance.
The paradox of tolerance: if a society is tolerant of everything, intolerant ideas will emerge. Tolerant people will tolerate this intolerance. Intolerant people will not accept tolerant people. In time, intolerant people will take over and create a society of intolerance.
November 19, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Tolerance can go too far.
The paradox of tolerance: if a society is tolerant of everything, intolerant ideas will emerge. Tolerant people will tolerate this intolerance. Intolerant people will not accept tolerant people. In time, intolerant people will take over and create a society of intolerance.
The paradox of tolerance: if a society is tolerant of everything, intolerant ideas will emerge. Tolerant people will tolerate this intolerance. Intolerant people will not accept tolerant people. In time, intolerant people will take over and create a society of intolerance.
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Joe Scarborough and Mika from Morning Joe, their ratings plummeting, made a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago because they decided if you can't beat him, grovel for access and help normalize him AGAIN.
STOP 👏
WATCHING👏
MORNING👏
JOE👏
STOP 👏
WATCHING👏
MORNING👏
JOE👏
November 18, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Joe Scarborough and Mika from Morning Joe, their ratings plummeting, made a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago because they decided if you can't beat him, grovel for access and help normalize him AGAIN.
STOP 👏
WATCHING👏
MORNING👏
JOE👏
STOP 👏
WATCHING👏
MORNING👏
JOE👏
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Lots of people are about to be really mad that price of eggs goes up but they can’t get a 2nd job because they can’t afford childcare and when they do finally get the eggs they get E Coli because there’s no FDA but can’t go to the doctor because they got kicked off their health plan. #FAFO
November 19, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Lots of people are about to be really mad that price of eggs goes up but they can’t get a 2nd job because they can’t afford childcare and when they do finally get the eggs they get E Coli because there’s no FDA but can’t go to the doctor because they got kicked off their health plan. #FAFO
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"They are extremely well prepared to position Canada in the right way"
#cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
#cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Canada-U.S. trade relationship will remain strong, says CEO of U.S. steelmaker
Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Lourenco Goncalves, CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs, about the American steelmaker acquiring Stelco, his recent meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and the threat of tariffs from the incoming Trump administration.
www.cbc.ca
November 17, 2024 at 10:23 PM
"They are extremely well prepared to position Canada in the right way"
#cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
#cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...