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Duane Bratt

@duanebratt.bsky.social

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Mount Royal University Political Science Prof, retired lacrosse coach (now I coach coaches!), Husband, and Dad to 2 adult children and 1 grandchild

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Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 1h

This was not a difficult question.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Q: Do you agree that the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois should be in prison?

MIKE JOHNSON: Should they be in prison? I'm not the attorney general. I'm not following the day to day on that

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Kent Hehr @kenthehryyc.bsky.social · 1h

Chair broke. Reclined itself. Now stargazing like a cowboy on the open plains. 🤠♿️

Stuff like this happens more often than you’d think: just part of the daily adventure with a disability.

It teaches you patience, perseverance, and how to find a bit of humor in the unexpected.

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 2h

Live Updates: Comey Will Seek to Dismiss Case as Vindictive Prosecution www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Live Updates: Comey Will Seek to Dismiss Case as Vindictive Prosecution

www.nytimes.com

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 3h

So the defence has shifted from I am entitled to the documents and I can declassify them just by thinking about it, to Jack Smith planted them?

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 3h

Especially since Canada wanted KXL and it has been blocked by Americans. So we would be swapping something we want (removing steel/aluminum tariffs) for something we want (KXL). And Trump would take credit for a great deal.

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 3h

KXL in exchange for dropping steel/aluminum tariffs is a win-win. It does not address trade diversification away from the US. It is the opposite. But it would be a big win for Carney and Canada.

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 3h

In Smith's mandate letter to Energy Minister Jean, she identified five (5!) pipeline projects: northwest BC, Ontario, Churchill, Arctic, and US. That would be Keystone. This could solve a major domestic issue facing Carney. Both Smith and Eby would be happy with KXL (for very different reasons).

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 3h

Is Keystone XL back? Part of a grand bargain tied to steel/aluminum tariffs as well as intervening in the Smith-Eby dispute? www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Carney raised Keystone XL pipeline revival in meeting with Trump | CBC News

Relief for Canada from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum may come thanks to renewed interest in a pipeline project first proposed more than 15 years ago.

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Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 16h

Sorry, took a while to look up original poster, she deserves the credit for the video

Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 18d

CW: protester being struck in the head by a pepper ball

Footage I took earlier of the moment Reverend David Black, a regular protester outside of the Broadview Detention Center, was shot in the head with a pepper ball by ICE agents on the roof of the facility.

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 16h

6-1 is the worst lead in baseball.

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 16h

Judge with a three run homer. Game tied at 6.

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 16h

Its simple math.

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 17h

Associate Professor / Full Professor / Assistant Professor

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 17h

Jays chase a starter in the third inning. Keep it going. Jays 6 Yankees 1.

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 17h

Who would have thought that Vladdy was that quick.

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 17h

A former dean recommended I do that just for media interviews. I still compile a spreadsheet. Its handy for annual report time.

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 18h

Dare I say Charlie Hustle sliding face first into the bag.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s a clip of the Zach Bryan song that has MAGA furious.

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 18h

Vladdy with a 2 run homer in first inning. Hey Yankees fans, boo him harder!

Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · 18h

I know there are people who say that Carney is caving to Trump. For me, Carney knows how to psychologically deal with Trump (as do many others). Effusive flattery in public with Trump, and tough negotiating behind the scenes with his people.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 19h

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 19h

Reuters photographer Jonathan Ernst noticed that Bondi flipped open a file during the Senate hearing and he zoomed in.

Inside were her crib notes for attacking the senators.

The GOP now practicing Cliff's Notes Fascism

In other words, under oath Bondi was purely a performance.

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

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Kikki Planet @kikkiplanet.bsky.social · 23h

The irony of Lich and Barber being sentenced to a year long lockdown in their respective homes isn’t lost on me 😂😂😂

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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 1d

Police in Airdrie, Alberta (just north of Calgary) say this driver hit a 17-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk, got out of the vehicle, and appeared to get upset at the teenager before driving away.

They released this video and are now trying to identify the driver.

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

So excited to announce our second panelist for our #YYC live show!

We've already announced @duanebratt.bsky.social, but today we're announcing that we'll have ATA Local 38 President Stephani Clements as well!

Get your tickets now!

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