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Canadian politics after the election. God help us. Also: German history, the NHL, and whatever amuses me. I've never voted Conservative. Can you say that? So, I was right about America being the bad guy?

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Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · Sep 8

Reminiscing about an interaction with the most typical Liberal (or Democrat) you'll find online. Years ago, I was arguing that Canadians should have dental care because teeth are part of the body, so it's literally healthcare, and because it's the right thing to do. A Liberal had issues with this.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 9h

I don't envy the Libs having to sell whatever garbage Carney is pushing tomorrow, but I will enjoy watching it. And you'll deserve all the heat coming to you. #cdnpoli #Liberals

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 9h

Ya, of course you'll tolerate your ahole. Too bad we have to, too, because you don't know what you're talking about. Liberals... the other half of the problem.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 9h

Are you sure it's democracy that you love? Doesn't sound like it. Most Libs don't. Not really. And ya, NOT Carney or Pierre. Start there.

The question that starts everything. Discovery. Identity. Possibility.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 9h

Really? So you would vote for trash, you're saying, because it is there?

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 9h

Would you like to keep acting like a child, centrist? Of course you would. No group acts more entitled than them.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 9h

And the people paying attention know you're all just Cons at the end of the day. Thanks for confirming, yet again.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 9h

Wtf are you talking about, kid? Centrists really are the worst. Arrogant AND ignorant. And pretty bloody dishonest, too.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 15h

For the Liberals and Carney supporters out here: You are not the left. #cdnpoli #budget

George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 16h

Partly because so many formerly leftwing parties have turned to the right, there's a lot of confusion about what right and left mean in politics. I hope this helps:

The right defends economic power.

The left resists economic power.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 1d

No. I feel sorry for those they hurt. These are adults. Why the left has this habit of infantilizing everyone, even their enemies, I have no idea. It actually hurts everybody.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 1d

Obama lied a lot. He also paved the way for Trump. He protected the monied and the propertied and abandoned the rest. He always helped to crush progressive politics. He turned a blind eye to war crimes and committed some himself. And you miss him?

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 2d

Are you sure?

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, he did. Look it up. Maybe pay attention to what you are supporting? Oh, if only people did that.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 2d

So you want to get rid of Carney, too? Because he is one.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 2d

Carney, who doesn't hold a majority in government, demands that he be treated as if he has one. Typical Liberal. How I despise these conservatives. #cdnpoli

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'This is not a game,' Carney says as he signals he's ready to fight election over federal budget | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled at the close of the APEC summit that he'd be prepared to fight an election over the upcoming federal budget — remarks that set the stage for a parliamentary showdo...

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 2d

"Hurricane Bob?" 😂🤣😂🤣 Vile, Ignorant, War Crime Loving Bob? Yes. #cdnpoli #BobRae #Liberals

www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

‘Hurricane Bob’ Rae says he’s leaving the United Nations with no regrets

Bob Rae knows that as Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations he had a habit of going off-message with Global Affairs Canada but he has not regrets.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 3d

BTW, your guy ran on the Conservative platform.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 3d

So, you want a one party state, huh? I always believed that of Liberals. They don't want a democracy. Thanks for being honest about it for once.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 3d

That would be horrible. It does sound like the Canadian voter, though.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 3d

That would really suck.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 3d

Maybe you don't know this, but the Liberals did NOT win a majority of seats, so they can't just get their way. They actually have to give other MPs a reason to support their budget.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 3d

So, they have no choice but to do what the Liberals want? No.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 4d

I watched it. It's because you're a dick, not a journalist. I'm happy to clear it up for you, Tara.

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Martha ✿ @martha2024.bsky.social · 4d

The first person to tell me I must vote Liberal is getting blocked. The first person using the slogan Vote Anyone but Conservative is getting blocked. The first person blaming the NDP for the election is getting blocked. I am so done

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 5d

Well, one of those groups isn't left, so the rest of this "analysis" is pointless. Also, the Abundance nonsense is bullshit. Also, Ezra Klein doesn't have anything of value to say and isn't an intelligent man.

Arthur @arthurmanfred.bsky.social · 5d

It would be nice if Alberta didn't elect garbage government after garbage government. #cdnpoli #Smith #notwithstandingclause

globalnews.ca/news/1150072...

‘General strike if necessary’: Alberta unions declare intent to bring down UCP government | Globalnews.ca

Leaders from unions representing hundreds of thousands of Albertans stood in solidarity while saying they are exploring the process or triggering a general, province-wide strike.