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modern authoritarian systems persist because ordinary people participate in small, meaningless lies to avoid friction.
this was written in 1978 but could have been written today.
this was written in 1978 but could have been written today.
December 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
modern authoritarian systems persist because ordinary people participate in small, meaningless lies to avoid friction.
this was written in 1978 but could have been written today.
this was written in 1978 but could have been written today.
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While Poilievre brought the convoy donuts.
April 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
While Poilievre brought the convoy donuts.
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Keep this in mind when voting in the upcoming snap election Canadians. 🇨🇦
Privatization is insidious —it’s backed by unlimited money, and vultures who just need to get a foot in the door to bring the whole thing down.
Canada does not want to be America for countless reasons.
This is a big one.
Privatization is insidious —it’s backed by unlimited money, and vultures who just need to get a foot in the door to bring the whole thing down.
Canada does not want to be America for countless reasons.
This is a big one.
Canadians 🇨🇦 don’t lose a good thing. Don’t privatize your healthcare system. Look back and see what it took to get you to where you are today. I just bought this book. Pick it up.
In America 🇺🇸 business, industry and shareholders matter more than the people on both sides of the stethoscope. #Doxit
In America 🇺🇸 business, industry and shareholders matter more than the people on both sides of the stethoscope. #Doxit
April 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Keep this in mind when voting in the upcoming snap election Canadians. 🇨🇦
Privatization is insidious —it’s backed by unlimited money, and vultures who just need to get a foot in the door to bring the whole thing down.
Canada does not want to be America for countless reasons.
This is a big one.
Privatization is insidious —it’s backed by unlimited money, and vultures who just need to get a foot in the door to bring the whole thing down.
Canada does not want to be America for countless reasons.
This is a big one.
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www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... I read the affidavits on the injunction yesterday. I am no lawyer, but the evidence looks pretty flimsy. I mean I also receive hateful phone calls, emails, and mean tweets, but have not hired security. And no evidence that Nate is urging that type of behaviour.
Alberta political web series temporarily shut down by court order
A judge has ordered an Alberta political web series to temporarily turn off its lights following complaints by a medical supplier embroiled in controversy. MHCare and its Edmonton-based CEO, Sam Mriac...
www.ctvnews.ca
February 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... I read the affidavits on the injunction yesterday. I am no lawyer, but the evidence looks pretty flimsy. I mean I also receive hateful phone calls, emails, and mean tweets, but have not hired security. And no evidence that Nate is urging that type of behaviour.
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NEW: A couple days ago, Breakdown host Nate Pike announced that he was being court ordered to wipe the Alberta politics show from the web as part of a libel lawsuit from a well-connected Alberta businessman.
This development should concern all journalists.
open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
This development should concern all journalists.
open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
Muzzling of The Breakdown should concern all media in Alberta
The popular Alberta politics web show has been ordered shut down as part of a $6-million libel lawsuit from well-connected businessman Sam Mraiche.
open.substack.com
February 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
NEW: A couple days ago, Breakdown host Nate Pike announced that he was being court ordered to wipe the Alberta politics show from the web as part of a libel lawsuit from a well-connected Alberta businessman.
This development should concern all journalists.
open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
This development should concern all journalists.
open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
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Worth a repost.
Saving the CBC isn't just about protecting your favourite program or personality. It's about preserving national unity -- and preventing Canada from being subject to a hostile foreign takeover. www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/19/o...
Saving the CBC is really about saving Canada
Pierre Poilievre reportedly has plans to slash the CBC's budget. That would be a disaster for national unity.
www.nationalobserver.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Worth a repost.