Clayton Whitman
@claytonwhitman.bsky.social
Lawyer and Sport Development Manager in Kamloops, Canada. Sports, politics, international law, travel, music, nature, birds, and cats!
Immunity from legal prosecution and wanton abuse of power go hand in hand. The intent of granting immunity to the military and police under the protection of a Presidential power to pardon is to facilitate extrajudicial killings. This explains the increase in people being murdered by governments.
January 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Immunity from legal prosecution and wanton abuse of power go hand in hand. The intent of granting immunity to the military and police under the protection of a Presidential power to pardon is to facilitate extrajudicial killings. This explains the increase in people being murdered by governments.
Each of us can make a small and meaningful contribution to defeating Republican fascism. It may feel helpless individually, but the collaborative efforts of billions of people worldwide will overthrow the billionaires and authoritarian governments. Be conscious that your everyday decisions matter.
January 8, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Each of us can make a small and meaningful contribution to defeating Republican fascism. It may feel helpless individually, but the collaborative efforts of billions of people worldwide will overthrow the billionaires and authoritarian governments. Be conscious that your everyday decisions matter.
It is time to relocate the United Nations out of Republican America, and to dissolve the Security Council. Reform the UN by supermajority of likeminded democratic member states before it becomes irrelevant like the League of Nations before it.
January 5, 2026 at 5:47 AM
It is time to relocate the United Nations out of Republican America, and to dissolve the Security Council. Reform the UN by supermajority of likeminded democratic member states before it becomes irrelevant like the League of Nations before it.
Saw a post about how the last 3 Republican Presidents invaded other countries to gain control over their oil resources. True for Iraq, but wrong for missing the fundamental differences of Kuwait. Each must be analyzed in its own factual context, and not lumped together without regard for law.
January 4, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Saw a post about how the last 3 Republican Presidents invaded other countries to gain control over their oil resources. True for Iraq, but wrong for missing the fundamental differences of Kuwait. Each must be analyzed in its own factual context, and not lumped together without regard for law.
Pierre Poilievre behaves like a Republican Party asset. I am thankful that he lost the last election, Canadians really dodged a bullet there. If he was Prime Minister, Canada would be an American puppet state and by now we would probably be complicit in Trump's multiple war crimes.
January 4, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Pierre Poilievre behaves like a Republican Party asset. I am thankful that he lost the last election, Canadians really dodged a bullet there. If he was Prime Minister, Canada would be an American puppet state and by now we would probably be complicit in Trump's multiple war crimes.
Canadian values and interests support an international rules based order, in which it is illegal to invade other countries in order to seize their resources. If you won't stand on principle and defend Canadian values and interests, you have no business being an elected representative in Canada.
January 4, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Canadian values and interests support an international rules based order, in which it is illegal to invade other countries in order to seize their resources. If you won't stand on principle and defend Canadian values and interests, you have no business being an elected representative in Canada.
A lawless world where the strongest states do whatever they want with impunity will lead to catastrophe. The community of democratic nations must restore respect for international law now before it’s too late.
January 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM
A lawless world where the strongest states do whatever they want with impunity will lead to catastrophe. The community of democratic nations must restore respect for international law now before it’s too late.
Settled in for the evening and playing the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas, the greatest Christmas album of all time 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Settled in for the evening and playing the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas, the greatest Christmas album of all time 🎄
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Jonathan Pednault should return to lead the federal Green Party, move to the Saanich-Gulf Islands riding, and run as a candidate there.
December 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Jonathan Pednault should return to lead the federal Green Party, move to the Saanich-Gulf Islands riding, and run as a candidate there.
Here is a link to the report released today entitled Toward a Stronger Democracy in BC, published by the Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform www.leg.bc.ca/committee-co...
www.leg.bc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Here is a link to the report released today entitled Toward a Stronger Democracy in BC, published by the Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform www.leg.bc.ca/committee-co...
Democracies must stand up now for the complete restoration of Ukraine's territorial sovereignty. If we don't stand together against lawless, authoritarian states now, it won't be long until they come after our sovereignty next.
November 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Democracies must stand up now for the complete restoration of Ukraine's territorial sovereignty. If we don't stand together against lawless, authoritarian states now, it won't be long until they come after our sovereignty next.
The only thing Elizabeth May should insist on in exchange for supporting the budget is the implementation of proportional representation for the next election. Forget everything else, insist on this one thing or vote no.
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The only thing Elizabeth May should insist on in exchange for supporting the budget is the implementation of proportional representation for the next election. Forget everything else, insist on this one thing or vote no.
How undemocratic of the new Yukon Premier to think that he can ignore the results of the electoral reform referendum. More people voted yes for a new electoral system than voted for your party. You have no legitimacy to ignore the will of the people. Implement the ranked ballot that people voted for
November 6, 2025 at 1:20 AM
How undemocratic of the new Yukon Premier to think that he can ignore the results of the electoral reform referendum. More people voted yes for a new electoral system than voted for your party. You have no legitimacy to ignore the will of the people. Implement the ranked ballot that people voted for
That wasn't the result we wanted, but what a ball game.
November 2, 2025 at 5:02 AM
That wasn't the result we wanted, but what a ball game.
Any podcast recommendations for analysis of decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada? There are so many great US Supreme Court podcasts, but I can't find anything similar for Canada.
October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Any podcast recommendations for analysis of decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada? There are so many great US Supreme Court podcasts, but I can't find anything similar for Canada.
Republicans are actively dismantling democracy in America, and now conservatives in Canada are undermining our elections and stripping away our constitutional democratic rights. The Ontario PCs are proposing changes to elections in Ontario that weaken democracy in 4 ways. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario to scrap fixed election dates, raise party donation limit to $5K under new bill | CBC News
Ontario's attorney general is proposing to get rid of fixed election dates in the province, in a set of reforms that would also see the limit for political donations raised to $5,000 and make public f...
www.cbc.ca
October 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Republicans are actively dismantling democracy in America, and now conservatives in Canada are undermining our elections and stripping away our constitutional democratic rights. The Ontario PCs are proposing changes to elections in Ontario that weaken democracy in 4 ways. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reposted by Clayton Whitman
Want to get up to speed on the basics of proportional representation?
Join us for a webinar on Sunday November 2 at 7 PM Eastern.
Special guest: Dennis Pilon, Professor at York University and a Canadian electoral reform expert.
REGISTER HERE:
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Join us for a webinar on Sunday November 2 at 7 PM Eastern.
Special guest: Dennis Pilon, Professor at York University and a Canadian electoral reform expert.
REGISTER HERE:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Want to get up to speed on the basics of proportional representation?
Join us for a webinar on Sunday November 2 at 7 PM Eastern.
Special guest: Dennis Pilon, Professor at York University and a Canadian electoral reform expert.
REGISTER HERE:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us for a webinar on Sunday November 2 at 7 PM Eastern.
Special guest: Dennis Pilon, Professor at York University and a Canadian electoral reform expert.
REGISTER HERE:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Contrary to how the Alberta government spins it using the notwithstanding clause shows their willingness to deprive Albertans of their constitutional rights under the Charter when they don't think there will be any political consequences to their actions. Probably won't be the last time they use it.
October 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Contrary to how the Alberta government spins it using the notwithstanding clause shows their willingness to deprive Albertans of their constitutional rights under the Charter when they don't think there will be any political consequences to their actions. Probably won't be the last time they use it.
Canadians must pay attention and learn from how quickly America became a lawless authoritarian state. Allowing hyper partisanship to take control their election administration and justice system has destroyed democracy in America. We must strengthen our democracy before authoritarianism gains power.
October 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Canadians must pay attention and learn from how quickly America became a lawless authoritarian state. Allowing hyper partisanship to take control their election administration and justice system has destroyed democracy in America. We must strengthen our democracy before authoritarianism gains power.
The Conservatives, especially Poilievre, look and sound more and more like the Republican Party. If we don't change our electoral system, we are going to end up with a majority Conservative government sooner or later, and given that power they will do to Canada what Trump has done to America.
October 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The Conservatives, especially Poilievre, look and sound more and more like the Republican Party. If we don't change our electoral system, we are going to end up with a majority Conservative government sooner or later, and given that power they will do to Canada what Trump has done to America.
The Loop One Biathlon Festival in Munich was a great spectator event, its fun to watch biathletes racing in summer as well as winter. Watch the replays on Eurovision Sport to see what summer biathlon looks like: eurovisionsport.com/en/explore/c... #biathlon
2025 Loop One Biathlon Festival | Eurovision Sport
2025 Loop One Biathlon Festival
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October 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Loop One Biathlon Festival in Munich was a great spectator event, its fun to watch biathletes racing in summer as well as winter. Watch the replays on Eurovision Sport to see what summer biathlon looks like: eurovisionsport.com/en/explore/c... #biathlon
Public funding is for public schools. I support this petition and think we should do the same in BC. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta teacher prompts petition on province's private school funding | CBC News
If high school chemistry teacher Alicia Taylor gets her wish, Albertans will vote in a referendum on whether to end public funding for independent schools.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Public funding is for public schools. I support this petition and think we should do the same in BC. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reposted by Clayton Whitman
The results of the public consultation by BC’s Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee are in, and the feedback the committee received was overwhelmingly for proportional representation. Time for action!
www.fairvote.ca/07/10/2025/9...
www.fairvote.ca/07/10/2025/9...
93% of submissions to the BC Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee committee called for proportional representation
www.fairvote.ca
October 8, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The results of the public consultation by BC’s Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee are in, and the feedback the committee received was overwhelmingly for proportional representation. Time for action!
www.fairvote.ca/07/10/2025/9...
www.fairvote.ca/07/10/2025/9...
What has changed to justify the reinstatement by the IPC of Russia and Belarus? Their war of aggression on the Ukraine continues and is getting worse. What is the policy here, if a state just continues to wage aggresive war on another state, we welcome them back if they keep waging war long enough?
September 28, 2025 at 1:22 AM
What has changed to justify the reinstatement by the IPC of Russia and Belarus? Their war of aggression on the Ukraine continues and is getting worse. What is the policy here, if a state just continues to wage aggresive war on another state, we welcome them back if they keep waging war long enough?