@brentpitts.bsky.social
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i am going to put a finer point on this: executive orders are not laws. and they certainly are not royal decrees. they are interpretations of existing law for the purposes of enforcement. the fact that so many people are treating them as laws is actually driving me a bit insane.
i mean, the president's executive order isn't a goddamn law! as far as this doctor is concerned, who cares what the president says!
A New York City doctor said he will continue providing gender-affirming treatments to his patients younger than 19 despite President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to ban such care.
February 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
i am going to put a finer point on this: executive orders are not laws. and they certainly are not royal decrees. they are interpretations of existing law for the purposes of enforcement. the fact that so many people are treating them as laws is actually driving me a bit insane.
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Alberta leads the nation!
While the number of auto thefts drops in every province across Canada, Alberta has the highest per capita vehicle theft rate with re-VINing “surging” in our province.
Don't blame me or UCP conservatives.
Blame Trudeau!
Read: www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
While the number of auto thefts drops in every province across Canada, Alberta has the highest per capita vehicle theft rate with re-VINing “surging” in our province.
Don't blame me or UCP conservatives.
Blame Trudeau!
Read: www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate
Canada’s auto theft rate for private passenger vehicles dropped by almost 19 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year — but the non-profit that collected the data says the number of stolen vehic...
www.ctvnews.ca
February 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Alberta leads the nation!
While the number of auto thefts drops in every province across Canada, Alberta has the highest per capita vehicle theft rate with re-VINing “surging” in our province.
Don't blame me or UCP conservatives.
Blame Trudeau!
Read: www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
While the number of auto thefts drops in every province across Canada, Alberta has the highest per capita vehicle theft rate with re-VINing “surging” in our province.
Don't blame me or UCP conservatives.
Blame Trudeau!
Read: www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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Remember the last time I welcomed an investigation?
It was by ethics commissioner, Marguerite Trussler. I was found in violation, apologized, and promised to do better.
Then I fired Trussler, changed ethics rules, and am doing it all over again!
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/02/12/a...
It was by ethics commissioner, Marguerite Trussler. I was found in violation, apologized, and promised to do better.
Then I fired Trussler, changed ethics rules, and am doing it all over again!
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/02/12/a...
Alberta premier says investigation into government corruption is welcome
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke publicly on Wednesday for the first time since her government was accused of political interference.
edmonton.citynews.ca
February 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Remember the last time I welcomed an investigation?
It was by ethics commissioner, Marguerite Trussler. I was found in violation, apologized, and promised to do better.
Then I fired Trussler, changed ethics rules, and am doing it all over again!
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/02/12/a...
It was by ethics commissioner, Marguerite Trussler. I was found in violation, apologized, and promised to do better.
Then I fired Trussler, changed ethics rules, and am doing it all over again!
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/02/12/a...
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Happy Darwin Day!
A good excuse to reflect on the power and value of rigorous & systemic inquiry (aka: science).
Now, more than ever, we must fight for that candle in the darkness! 💪
A good excuse to reflect on the power and value of rigorous & systemic inquiry (aka: science).
Now, more than ever, we must fight for that candle in the darkness! 💪
February 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Happy Darwin Day!
A good excuse to reflect on the power and value of rigorous & systemic inquiry (aka: science).
Now, more than ever, we must fight for that candle in the darkness! 💪
A good excuse to reflect on the power and value of rigorous & systemic inquiry (aka: science).
Now, more than ever, we must fight for that candle in the darkness! 💪
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Huh
Smith is on record that the entire children’s med purchase had to be paid for up front…
But on July 26, more than 2 weeks after AHS pulled the product from their shelves, a “pre-payment” was made for years 3,4 & 5.
So was it not all paid up front?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
Smith is on record that the entire children’s med purchase had to be paid for up front…
But on July 26, more than 2 weeks after AHS pulled the product from their shelves, a “pre-payment” was made for years 3,4 & 5.
So was it not all paid up front?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
February 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
February 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
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And now is the time when we see what companies REALLY gots women’s backs,,, the world is watching 👀
From @theathletic.bsky.social: The Department of Education has rescinded Title IX guidance that stated NIL payments must be proportionate between a university’s male and female athletes. nyti.ms/40Z3Z4i
Department of Education rescinds Title IX guidance that NIL payments must be proportionate
How Title IX would factor into schools' revenue-sharing decisions has been a lingering question.
nyti.ms
February 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
And now is the time when we see what companies REALLY gots women’s backs,,, the world is watching 👀
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Tulsi Gabbard has just been confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence. 😫
February 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Tulsi Gabbard has just been confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence. 😫
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It's funny how this child has more of a back bone of standing up to Trump than myself and the rest of my UCP party.
February 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
It's funny how this child has more of a back bone of standing up to Trump than myself and the rest of my UCP party.
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When you compare the size of the top glass to the size of the bottle you understand how brilliant this cartoon is—and how accurate
November 26, 2024 at 1:22 AM
When you compare the size of the top glass to the size of the bottle you understand how brilliant this cartoon is—and how accurate
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Scholars address rhetorical potency of ‘Plandemic’ COVID-19 misinformation news.ku.edu/news/article...
They "...focus on two rhetorical techniques employed by the video makers: ethos and populism."
The film, which gave a boost to a host of lies, continues to do harm today.
They "...focus on two rhetorical techniques employed by the video makers: ethos and populism."
The film, which gave a boost to a host of lies, continues to do harm today.
Cross-partisan conspiracy theories like ‘Plandemic’ have greatest viral potential, scholars say
In a new book on COVID-19 vaccine resistance, authors examine rhetorical tropes that helped the "Plandemic" video take off.
news.ku.edu
February 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Scholars address rhetorical potency of ‘Plandemic’ COVID-19 misinformation news.ku.edu/news/article...
They "...focus on two rhetorical techniques employed by the video makers: ethos and populism."
The film, which gave a boost to a host of lies, continues to do harm today.
They "...focus on two rhetorical techniques employed by the video makers: ethos and populism."
The film, which gave a boost to a host of lies, continues to do harm today.
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If the allegations surrounding the UCP and AHS are true, it means they had a vested interest in not hiring surgeons in the public health care system.
Hiring surgeons and expanding capacity in the public system would be competition, taking money and cases from the private CSFs.
Hiring surgeons and expanding capacity in the public system would be competition, taking money and cases from the private CSFs.
February 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
If the allegations surrounding the UCP and AHS are true, it means they had a vested interest in not hiring surgeons in the public health care system.
Hiring surgeons and expanding capacity in the public system would be competition, taking money and cases from the private CSFs.
Hiring surgeons and expanding capacity in the public system would be competition, taking money and cases from the private CSFs.
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No wonder Danielle Smith is in hiding. This isn’t a scandal anymore. It has all the attributes of an organized criminal group.
#ableg
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
#ableg
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Alberta Minister stripped health agency of power to negotiate private surgical contracts, document shows
Letter alleges government eroded ex-CEO’s authority to negotiate deals
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
No wonder Danielle Smith is in hiding. This isn’t a scandal anymore. It has all the attributes of an organized criminal group.
#ableg
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
#ableg
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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Withdrawing from the Canada Pension Plan was a stupid idea before Trump came along. Now? It's downright toxic.
Let this selfish nonsense die, already. edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Let this selfish nonsense die, already. edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Majority continue to oppose creating Alberta pension plan versus fewer than one-in-four support: poll
Fewer than one-in-four Albertans approved of leaving the CPP and establishing a provincial plan, according to a new poll from Leger.
edmontonjournal.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Withdrawing from the Canada Pension Plan was a stupid idea before Trump came along. Now? It's downright toxic.
Let this selfish nonsense die, already. edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Let this selfish nonsense die, already. edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
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Liberals now projected to win a majority with Mark Carney as party leader
Liberals now projected to win a majority with Mark Carney as party leader
According to a new study by Léger, the Liberals are now projected to win a majority government in the next election with Mark Carney as their party leader.
cultmtl.com
February 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Liberals now projected to win a majority with Mark Carney as party leader
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Using executive orders to circumvent Congress is unconstitutional, you say, Republicans?
February 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Using executive orders to circumvent Congress is unconstitutional, you say, Republicans?
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What you don't know won't hurt you, right Alberta?
February 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
What you don't know won't hurt you, right Alberta?
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus: Wasn’t it just a week ago that we were supposed to get a 30-day pause? And now, suddenly, he’s focused on steel and aluminum imports?
No one in Canada is surprised. Did anyone actually believe this guy? That his word meant anything? He’s a criminal.
No one in Canada is surprised. Did anyone actually believe this guy? That his word meant anything? He’s a criminal.
February 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Canadian MP Charlie Angus: Wasn’t it just a week ago that we were supposed to get a 30-day pause? And now, suddenly, he’s focused on steel and aluminum imports?
No one in Canada is surprised. Did anyone actually believe this guy? That his word meant anything? He’s a criminal.
No one in Canada is surprised. Did anyone actually believe this guy? That his word meant anything? He’s a criminal.
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“It’s illegal. They know it’s illegal. But they’re doing it anyway.”
February 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“It’s illegal. They know it’s illegal. But they’re doing it anyway.”
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Get out and Stay the fuck out
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February 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Get out and Stay the fuck out
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You wouldn't dismantle the agency that protects consumers for corporate abuse and scams unless you wanted your rich buddies to be able to abuse and scam consumers.
February 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
You wouldn't dismantle the agency that protects consumers for corporate abuse and scams unless you wanted your rich buddies to be able to abuse and scam consumers.
