Colin G
@instereo.bsky.social
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People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms?
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms?
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
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My chat with @robbreakenridge.bsky.social over at The Line Alberta about Danielle Smith, pipeline politics and the farce that is the Alberta Next panel.
Listen here: www.alberta.readtheline.ca/p/podcast-pa...
Listen here: www.alberta.readtheline.ca/p/podcast-pa...
Podcast: Parsing the premier’s pipeline announcement
... and how this issue is shaping Alberta politics.
www.alberta.readtheline.ca
October 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
My chat with @robbreakenridge.bsky.social over at The Line Alberta about Danielle Smith, pipeline politics and the farce that is the Alberta Next panel.
Listen here: www.alberta.readtheline.ca/p/podcast-pa...
Listen here: www.alberta.readtheline.ca/p/podcast-pa...
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Must read here. A reality check for Albertans
May 25, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Must read here. A reality check for Albertans
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That our biggest newspaper chain is foreign owned was probably never a good idea. But as we face an erratic US president it becomes more urgent to ask:
If Postmedia needed to choose between what’s good for its American owners and what’s good for Canada, what would they choose? How would we know?
If Postmedia needed to choose between what’s good for its American owners and what’s good for Canada, what would they choose? How would we know?
Nationalize Postmedia
…and then sell it. But we can’t let Americans own it anymore.
www.coreyhogan.ca
February 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
That our biggest newspaper chain is foreign owned was probably never a good idea. But as we face an erratic US president it becomes more urgent to ask:
If Postmedia needed to choose between what’s good for its American owners and what’s good for Canada, what would they choose? How would we know?
If Postmedia needed to choose between what’s good for its American owners and what’s good for Canada, what would they choose? How would we know?
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Today's essential read for all Albertans. medicinehatnews.com/commentary/o...
Laying it Out: In Alberta, apparently we only act tough when we face East - Medicine Hat News
Following the #BestSummerEver as issued in by former premier Jason Kenney in the oh so distant year of 2021, 57 human beings in Medicine Hat lost their lives over 60 days. It was the single deadliest ...
medicinehatnews.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Today's essential read for all Albertans. medicinehatnews.com/commentary/o...
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From a blue bird to a blue butterfly — we're now on Bluesky!
Give us a follow for all things Calgary Folk Fest including: show and lineup announcements, artist spotlights, community news, and of course.. the cow! 🐮🎶
#yycmusic #calgary #calgaryfolkfest
Give us a follow for all things Calgary Folk Fest including: show and lineup announcements, artist spotlights, community news, and of course.. the cow! 🐮🎶
#yycmusic #calgary #calgaryfolkfest
January 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
From a blue bird to a blue butterfly — we're now on Bluesky!
Give us a follow for all things Calgary Folk Fest including: show and lineup announcements, artist spotlights, community news, and of course.. the cow! 🐮🎶
#yycmusic #calgary #calgaryfolkfest
Give us a follow for all things Calgary Folk Fest including: show and lineup announcements, artist spotlights, community news, and of course.. the cow! 🐮🎶
#yycmusic #calgary #calgaryfolkfest
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The moment of immediate crisis has been put off (Canada isn't being hit with 25% tariffs today).
But our underlying vulnerability remains. This should be a wakeup call. Canada needs to focus on three things, all of which will take time to build or rebuild:
- Economy
- Culture
- Military
(🧵 1/11)
But our underlying vulnerability remains. This should be a wakeup call. Canada needs to focus on three things, all of which will take time to build or rebuild:
- Economy
- Culture
- Military
(🧵 1/11)
January 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The moment of immediate crisis has been put off (Canada isn't being hit with 25% tariffs today).
But our underlying vulnerability remains. This should be a wakeup call. Canada needs to focus on three things, all of which will take time to build or rebuild:
- Economy
- Culture
- Military
(🧵 1/11)
But our underlying vulnerability remains. This should be a wakeup call. Canada needs to focus on three things, all of which will take time to build or rebuild:
- Economy
- Culture
- Military
(🧵 1/11)
I’ve always been more of a reader than a poster but I’m happier being a reader here than there
November 13, 2024 at 2:29 AM
I’ve always been more of a reader than a poster but I’m happier being a reader here than there
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If updates on reality is your thing, @robsonfletcher.bsky.social made a #StarterPack of Canadian journos on Bluesky. Starter packs are lists anyone can put together to make it easier to find new accounts to follow/engage with.
go.bsky.app/KF3HUUX
#cdnpoli #Canada #yyc #yeg #yvr #yyz #yul #yxe #yhz
go.bsky.app/KF3HUUX
#cdnpoli #Canada #yyc #yeg #yvr #yyz #yul #yxe #yhz
November 7, 2024 at 8:22 PM
If updates on reality is your thing, @robsonfletcher.bsky.social made a #StarterPack of Canadian journos on Bluesky. Starter packs are lists anyone can put together to make it easier to find new accounts to follow/engage with.
go.bsky.app/KF3HUUX
#cdnpoli #Canada #yyc #yeg #yvr #yyz #yul #yxe #yhz
go.bsky.app/KF3HUUX
#cdnpoli #Canada #yyc #yeg #yvr #yyz #yul #yxe #yhz
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The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar farms that conservationists think are more about limiting renewable energy than protecting the environment.
calgary.ctvnews.ca/alberta-gove...
#Alberta
calgary.ctvnews.ca/alberta-gove...
#Alberta
Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy
The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar farms that conservationists think are more about limiting renewable energy than protecting the environment.
calgary.ctvnews.ca
October 14, 2024 at 9:27 PM
The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar farms that conservationists think are more about limiting renewable energy than protecting the environment.
calgary.ctvnews.ca/alberta-gove...
#Alberta
calgary.ctvnews.ca/alberta-gove...
#Alberta