Nelson (he/him) 🇨🇦🏳️🌈🇨🇦
@nelsonblackthorn.bsky.social
Proud Canadian! Queer supporting, semi-retired cis white leatherman living in Alberta with my partner of 10+years.
Who's next? It could be you.
The UCP only cares about things that line their pockets and get them the attention of their magrat chums from south of the border.
The UCP only cares about things that line their pockets and get them the attention of their magrat chums from south of the border.
November 19, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Who's next? It could be you.
The UCP only cares about things that line their pockets and get them the attention of their magrat chums from south of the border.
The UCP only cares about things that line their pockets and get them the attention of their magrat chums from south of the border.
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Honestly, invoking the Nothwithstanding clause should automatically result in an election being called and the legislature being disolved. This way at least the people can vote if they support a party using it. It's a very blunt tool. Thisi is wreckless. #Canada #cdnpoli #ableg #Alberta
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Or, more likely, you don't give a rats ass about the rights of the people of the province while you cuddle up to the maga clowns to the south of us.
Use of the notwithstanding clause is a betrayal of the duty of a government to its people. If you can't enact your agenda without violating the rights of your citizens, you are either stupid and unimaginative or vicious and cruel.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Or, more likely, you don't give a rats ass about the rights of the people of the province while you cuddle up to the maga clowns to the south of us.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Calvin's got it right....
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Calvin's got it right....
This day in history, 50 years ago, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared under the waves of Lake Superior.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzT...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzT...
November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This day in history, 50 years ago, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared under the waves of Lake Superior.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzT...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzT...
Nuance not included (or needed).
it's hard to argue for nuance when so many people are dumb as shit
November 8, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Nuance not included (or needed).
Nailed it!
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Nailed it!
Restraints, maybe...but not a ballroom!
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Restraints, maybe...but not a ballroom!
You think that the bs happening south of the border can't happen here? Think again.
The far right radicalization of young men is a serious issue. Fanning male rage was a big part of the MAGA movement and is part of the game plan on the Polievre Conservatives.
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Young Men in the Hate-o-Sphere
Recently, CBC ran a story about how the Poilievre Conservatives are touring Canadian universities to build support among young men.
substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
You think that the bs happening south of the border can't happen here? Think again.
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David King, former AB Minister of Education,hits the nail on the head! He captures my thoughts on the importance of a well functioning public school system in a democracy. The UCP is playing with fire 🔥 #ableg
October 25, 2025 at 2:50 AM
David King, former AB Minister of Education,hits the nail on the head! He captures my thoughts on the importance of a well functioning public school system in a democracy. The UCP is playing with fire 🔥 #ableg
Well stated. Peepee likes to run his yap, but he pretty much never has receipts. The RCMP Commisioner handled it perfectly.
1. A purrr-fect example of what a fucking weasel Pierre Poilièvre
is...
After claiming the RCMP covered up "Liberal corruption", the current Commissioner of the RCMP stated Pierre is always free to seek a meeting to gain clarity
Timestamp: 47:16 - 48:09
youtu.be/1O1dmeMrc1k?...
is...
After claiming the RCMP covered up "Liberal corruption", the current Commissioner of the RCMP stated Pierre is always free to seek a meeting to gain clarity
Timestamp: 47:16 - 48:09
youtu.be/1O1dmeMrc1k?...
‘Generational investments’ highlighted by PM Carney in national address | Power Play for Oct 23 2025
YouTube video by CTV News
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October 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Well stated. Peepee likes to run his yap, but he pretty much never has receipts. The RCMP Commisioner handled it perfectly.
#5debutalbums8084
I was a big fan of this album when it was originally released, but really hadn't listened to it for a while. Having rectified that issue, it still sounds great even after 40+ years. Pretty much a lock for my top 5.
I was a big fan of this album when it was originally released, but really hadn't listened to it for a while. Having rectified that issue, it still sounds great even after 40+ years. Pretty much a lock for my top 5.
October 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
#5debutalbums8084
I was a big fan of this album when it was originally released, but really hadn't listened to it for a while. Having rectified that issue, it still sounds great even after 40+ years. Pretty much a lock for my top 5.
I was a big fan of this album when it was originally released, but really hadn't listened to it for a while. Having rectified that issue, it still sounds great even after 40+ years. Pretty much a lock for my top 5.
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Good Bramhall. She’s thrown off her chains for sure. www.gocomics.com/bill-bramhal...
Bill Bramhall by Bill Bramhall for October 17, 2025 | GoComics
Read Bill Bramhall—a comic strip by creator Bill Bramhall—for today, October 17, 2025, and check out other great comics, too!
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October 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Good Bramhall. She’s thrown off her chains for sure. www.gocomics.com/bill-bramhal...
Spending time with logical family along with a dram and a cigar last night was good for my soul as well as the perfect start to Thanksgiving weekend.
October 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Spending time with logical family along with a dram and a cigar last night was good for my soul as well as the perfect start to Thanksgiving weekend.
Well, that last 16% of respondents are definitely "descriptive".....
To be fair, if I was slipping in the polls, had a face like a slapped arse and a voice like... well, like *that,* I'd prefer to communicate in strictly textual epistolary too.
October 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Well, that last 16% of respondents are definitely "descriptive".....
If not, why?
Approximately 230000 signatures gathered so far for the Forever Canadian petition. Have you signed it yet?
October 4, 2025 at 5:25 AM
If not, why?
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At what point will we realize that a new global war is underway? We need to understand the extreme danger that we are in so that we don't stumble further into the darkness.
My latest.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/when-did-t...
My latest.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/when-did-t...
When Did the New Global War Begin?
This past week, Russia escalated its incursions into European and North American airspace.
charlieangus.substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
At what point will we realize that a new global war is underway? We need to understand the extreme danger that we are in so that we don't stumble further into the darkness.
My latest.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/when-did-t...
My latest.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/when-did-t...
Amazing what a bit of ingenuity can address.
October 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Amazing what a bit of ingenuity can address.
The lady in the crowd is right, the comment is absolutely disgraceful. Our provincial government is an embarrassment on so many levels on a daily basis.
September 30, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The lady in the crowd is right, the comment is absolutely disgraceful. Our provincial government is an embarrassment on so many levels on a daily basis.
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One of the most important columns I've read in a while. snyder.substack.com/p/free-speec...
Free Speech and Me Speech
A helpful distinction
snyder.substack.com
September 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
One of the most important columns I've read in a while. snyder.substack.com/p/free-speec...
#5albums50s60sfinal
As usual, tough decisions to be made, but this is what I got it down to finally.
1) Sgt Pepper (5 pts)
2) Are You Experienced
3) Space Oddity
4) Pet Sounds
5) Sounds of Silence
6-10) My Generation, Astral Weeks, Led Zep I, Court of Crimson King, Surrealistic Pillow.
As usual, tough decisions to be made, but this is what I got it down to finally.
1) Sgt Pepper (5 pts)
2) Are You Experienced
3) Space Oddity
4) Pet Sounds
5) Sounds of Silence
6-10) My Generation, Astral Weeks, Led Zep I, Court of Crimson King, Surrealistic Pillow.
September 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
#5albums50s60sfinal
As usual, tough decisions to be made, but this is what I got it down to finally.
1) Sgt Pepper (5 pts)
2) Are You Experienced
3) Space Oddity
4) Pet Sounds
5) Sounds of Silence
6-10) My Generation, Astral Weeks, Led Zep I, Court of Crimson King, Surrealistic Pillow.
As usual, tough decisions to be made, but this is what I got it down to finally.
1) Sgt Pepper (5 pts)
2) Are You Experienced
3) Space Oddity
4) Pet Sounds
5) Sounds of Silence
6-10) My Generation, Astral Weeks, Led Zep I, Court of Crimson King, Surrealistic Pillow.
George Takei wins the internet today.....
Trump looks at least one stroke under par today.
September 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
George Takei wins the internet today.....
Exactly this...
The “problem” with vaccines? They so effective at preventing deaths that they create generations of people that question whether disease was a problem in the first place because they have never experienced the horrors of a world without vaccines.
September 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Exactly this...