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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 16h

"According to Cornell University, plenary authority is "power that is wide-ranging, broadly construed, and often limitless for all practical purposes."

Put another way, Dictator!

David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 1d

How did someone as weird and creepy as Stephen Miller become president?

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud. Trump has “plenary authority,” then suddenly went silent. Their plan wasn’t to be public yet. Clearly, someone hit the panic button in his earpiece.

It gets weirder: CNN uploaded the interview with the “plenary authority” comment edited out.
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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 16h

" some illegal (pregnant woman) rabble rouser who came in from some South American country"

Name one, Mike!

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 17h

What's in a word?

Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 18h

Canada vs. America

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 17h

Without the private schools, Alberta would spend significantly more money on its school system. Many students with special needs would get lost in the public system. I don't think Alicia Taylor has a full grasp of the consequences should she get what she wants.
#abpoli #AbEd

Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 1d

Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-initiated petition application to gather signatures in support of the proposal to end public funding to independent/private schools.

Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd

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.

www.cbc.ca

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 1d

If you are a Republican . . .
"My criminal is way better than your criminal!"

Obregonia Jones @obregonia.bsky.social · 1d

I wonder why they care about him. Don't they realize that he is a gay homosexual drag queen radical left lunatic twat waffle woke ass bitch, or do they not care as long as he's a Republican?

Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 1d

That should last 20 minutes!

#cdnpoli
(Too cynical?)

www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...

ANALYSIS | Trump's tone shifts on Canada. What does that signal for tariffs? | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke more positively about Canada on Tuesday than he has at any time since winning the election last November, but whether that signals any imminent relief to punishing ta...

www.cbc.ca

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 1d

Update:
3 Hours and they conclude that they have to send a technician.
Now the guessing game, tied to the house, as they cannot give me time when tech will arrive.

C’est la guerre!

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 1d

'Canada will love us again,' Trump says as he meets with Carney to hash out tariff deal.

I expect that he is right. It just won't happen until he and all of his gold macaronied walls are gone.

#cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

'Canada will love us again,' Trump says as he meets with Carney to hash out tariff deal | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he's working on a trade deal with Prime Minister Mark Carney that he believes will be well-received by Canadians, telling reporters assembled for their bilater...

www.cbc.ca

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 1d

Nothing more annoying than trying to communicate with a communications company. I've been on the phone for 60 mins now with no resolution to my problem.

While Telus rakes in the dough, staying short-staffed, I stay on the line listening to insipid music.
#cdnpoli

@telussupport.bsky.social

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 1d

"He accused Carney of selling out Canadian workers over lunch"
Typical Poilievre. Shoot your mouth off before any details are announced. It shows that no matter what is done, PP has only one agenda . . . disinformation!

#cdnpoli

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

Carney leaves White House after Trump offers compliments, says Canada and U.S. have 'natural conflicts' | CBC

www.cbc.ca

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 1d

Governments worldwide are struggling to fend off an insane American president, so what better time for Poillievre and various unions to distract and kick the country while it's down.

Millions of Canadians have it much worse than union workers.

I'm not impressed!

#cdnpoli

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 2d

Letting the health care tax credits expire would devastate American families — and we’re making that crystal clear by giving you the data.

We’ve built graphics showing how much costs would rise in every GOP district.

Let’s start with Mike Johnson (R-LA):

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 2d

Just about now . . . if he/she hurries!

Daniel Drezner @dandrezner.bsky.social · 3d

At what point does a governor call up their National Guard to oppose the deployment of an out-of-state National Guard?

Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 2d

Most of the world shares your weariness!
. . . your disgust,
. . . .your fear!
And your disbelief!

Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 2d

Same.

#AlsoTiredOfWaitingForTheEPSTEIN_Files

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 3d

Whatever happened to Pokey and Gumby?

Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 3d

But . . but . . .

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 3d

"Every time Canada inches forward, Pierre acts like somebody slipped broccoli onto his Stornoway dinner plate."

Pierre would sacrifice Canada's well-being just for the chance to 'be the big boss'

theplanetdemocracy.substack.com/p/pierre-poi...

Pierre Poilievre Is a Serial Liar: We're Calling It Out

Pierre Poilievre calls other people "elites" while living off taxpayer perks, voting against affordability, and importing American chaos. We’re calling out his lies with facts.

theplanetdemocracy.substack.com

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 3d

Trump is salivating so hard to acquire and develop Gaza. He will steamroll anything in his way to add to his personal fortune.

Lasting peace in Palestine needs to include the removal of Netanyahu and Trump if any fairness for the Palestinian people is to be achieved.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/05/p...

Exclusive: Trump says Hamas faces ‘complete obliteration’ if it insists on staying in power | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump told CNN Hamas faces “complete obliteration” if the group refuses to cede power and control of Gaza, amid ongoing efforts to push forward his proposed ceasefire plan.

www.cnn.com

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 4d

Fooled you eh!

Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 4d

I see that there is a disclaimer with the video.

"Disclaimer: This is a fan-made channel, and its content is not affiliated with Heather Cox Richardson or her work."

I didn't notice this when I posted.
Apologies.

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 4d

Great summary of what has been happening.
#cdnpoli

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdkf...

Canada Sticks to ‘No Bad Deal’ - Here’s How Carney’s Strategy Leaves Trump Stunned

YouTube video by Richardson News Desk

www.youtube.com

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Chez Andre @avezina.bsky.social · 5d

Canada do not trust them, they will invade us to distract from the Epstein files, America is run by psychopaths drug users, pedophiles, rapists and corrupt billionaires.

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 5d

@telussupport.bsky.social

I live in Shawnigan Lake BC
Internet speed is slow.
Cell service keeps dropping calls and TV service is also slow.

We had higher expectations from fibre optic. We were told by Telus that service would be better than our previous provider.

How do I cancel ??

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Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 5d

More truth than fiction!

Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @optimisticskeptic.bsky.social · 6d

Mad Max on Steroids . . .
Russians create/defend against Ukraine's drones with branches, chicken wire and bits and pieces or scrap from other blown-up vehicles.
Any port in a storm?
#Ukraine

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