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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 7h

This Is Fascism

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Shannon Peel 🇨🇦 @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 12h

Here is a good meme to post on highly controversial posts where emotional reactions build a misinformation narrative

Remind people of the dangers of fake news and give them questions to ask about the post to spark thoughtful discussion that leads to critical thinking

#fakenews #uspoli # cannoli

kristinekenyon.bsky.social @kristinekenyon.bsky.social · 1d

Bondi is lying but it’s worse than that: she’s blurring the line between fact and fiction for the GOP base. If nothing is true, no one can be held accountable. Keep speaking the truth.

The Nine Principles of Propaganda
1. LIE BIG Big lies work better than small because the masses won't believe that anyone would lie "about that."
2. FOCUS Don't make it complicated, ignore history, keep it simple for simple minds.
3. REPEAT People cannot tell the difference between facts and
familiarity. If they hear the same words repeated enough, they become true in their minds.
4. BLAME Never credit the other side, always blame, debase, defame, and dehumanize.
nere by dennis prestosk
5. PROVOKE Outrage, fear, and resentment are more powertul than reason, logic, or facts.
6. CRISIS Issues must be lite or death, good vs evil, love vs hate, us vs them.
Urgency defeats objection.
7. EMOTION A person might question facts, but they will never question their own feelings. Go emotional.
8. PANDER Ignore reasonable arguments, demonize all who disagree as having bad intentions.
9. NO LIMITS Morality is for losers. The victor's morality will not be questioned. No limits.

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planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 7h

What’s going on south of the border is cold hard fascism.

Daniel Kay Hertz @danielkayhertz.bsky.social · 14h

My neighborhood. Sick.

Sarah Lazare @sarahlazare.bsky.social · 1d

An extremely rough day for Edgewater in Chicago. ICE activity near schools. People kidnapped while working in yards, standing on hiring corners. So many rapid responders biking, walking, driving, whistles around necks, trying to protect their neighbors, but up against such well-funded forces.

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planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 8h

Good. Let’s get back to the positive breakthrough of vaccines and the preventative measures they provide across the globe. Science for the win!

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planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 8h

Hmmmm is right. Big egos collide.

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Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡 @spudislander45.bsky.social · 14h

Hey #Canada‼️❤️🇨🇦

#PublicConsultation process has begin for the #CUSMA #Trade agreement. Canadian #government wants to hear from the #public.

“Government of Canada is seeking your views and experiences on key areas of CUSMA that are working well and on potential areas for improvement.” #cdnpoli

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Canadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 1d

And we wonder why BC doesn't want our pipelines

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

“A pipeline rupture that sparked a 2024 wildfire in west-central Alberta was caused by a crack, says a report released Thursday.”

If we’re debating what can cause a wildfire still…

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

TSB releases findings on Alberta pipeline rupture that caused explosion, wildfire | CBC News

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada published its findings on the causes of the rupture of a natural gas pipeline near Edson, Alta.

www.cbc.ca

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planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 13h

Yay Science!

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planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 15h

Yes. I immediately noticed that wording. How Canadians feel! as opposed to stats. Smart.

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planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 16h

Bravo. I have written twice to cbc this year. I boycott cbc tv news and only read cbc articles that don’t use rage baiting clickbait.

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planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 17h

🧡🍁🧡

🇨🇦 👊🇨🇦 @sorry-iamcanadian.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that the first Canadian ‘Thanksgiving’ predates the first American one by 43 years?

Yep, we did it first.

#Canada

The history of Thanksgiving in Canada - Canada's History

Where did the tradition come from?

www.canadashistory.ca

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planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 17h

They are adorable and hilarious!

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planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 17h

😅 💚

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Jesse Chilton🇨🇦🇺🇦 @jchilton666.bsky.social · 17h

Let’s show up for Canada’s public services. Join us at foryoucanada.ca and pledge your support!

For You, Canada | Home

A strong public service delivers results when people need them and builds a better future for our country.

foryoucanada.ca

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Adrianna Amari @4aamari.bsky.social · 1d

together in long reach and stride

silhouette loblolly pines lace across the view and reach up to the peach mauve sky and mirrored too reach across the peach mauve water that shimmers at our feet

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Patagonia @patagonia.com · 1d

The climate and nature crisis is an existential threat—no matter who says otherwise.

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planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 1d

For what it’s worth. We have lived in Victoria for 5 years now. While we are not daily commuters any longer, every time we take the ferry we are always impressed by the efficiency and quality of the BC Ferries service.

planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 1d

When is this woman going to stfu. Horrid person.

planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 1d

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planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 1d

Me too.

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Stand.earth @stand.earth · 1d

That’s a lot of electricity.

So is the amount Microsoft is expected to need by 2030 – as much as the entire region of New England 🤯

https://bit.ly/48kXDBS

Let’s be clear: AI data centers must run on 24/7 renewable energy, or not be built at all: https://bit.ly/48eVKqf

Sam Altman’s AI empire will devour as much power as New York City and San Diego combined. Experts say it’s ‘scary’ | Fortune

Andrew Chien told Fortune he’s been a computer scientist for 40 years but we’re close to “some seminal moments for how we think about AI and its impact on society.”

fortune.com

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Struward🇨🇦 @struward.bsky.social · 1d

🇨🇦🇨🇦 This will drive the Empathy Free, far right Conservative Party crazy…

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Carney announces long-awaited automatic tax filing, makes school food program permanent | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that his government will begin rolling out an automatic tax filing system for low-income Canadians and will make the school food program permanent, in advan...

www.cbc.ca

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 2d

Well done Wildwood ✅💚🌲

thediscourse.ca @thediscourse.ca · 2d

Wildwood Ecoforest, which has long served as a counterexample to modern logging practices, just got closer to its original size. Thanks to a successful fundraising campaign, 8.5 hectares of land have been added back to the ecoforest. Read the story:
thediscourse.ca/cowichan-val...

Wildwood Ecoforest gains nearly 9 hectares of ‘untouched’ land

Success of fundraising campaign brings the famed demonstration forest back to more than two-thirds of its original size.

thediscourse.ca

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planetmoon.bsky.social @planetmoon.bsky.social · 1d

Good. I can’t think of any reason first degree murderers are ever granted parole.

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Keyser Lauze 🇨🇦 @keyserlauze.bsky.social · 1d

Here's a contribution to the #scape scroll! Rarely is the ocean this calm. Let's take a deep breath together!😊💙🌊🌲💚✨️

"I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am."

- Sylvia Plath

#PacificOcean #eastcoastkin #photography #nature #islandlife #beauty #westcoast

The coast is quiet, not even the ocean dare stir. The horizon is hidden, silently shrouded by the fluent fog as it creeps ever closer to shore. The cove is calm, lined with towering trees being gently enveloped by the misty visitors' embrace. A peaceful place to ponder.

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