Anton Brakhage
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Conservative leader and Canadian MAGA Pierre Poilievre was temporarily ejected from the House of Commons for "unparliamentary" conduct after insulting Prime Minister Trudeau, and repeatedly refusing to withdraw it. The entire Conservative party then walked out in support of Poilievre.
07:20 PM - Apr 30, 2024
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Anton Brakhage
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Poilievre îs a fascist intent on destabilizing Canada. He supports insurrectionists, has ties to fascist conspiracy theorists, dabbles in election denialism, and has stated he will override parts of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. And like Trump, he has the complete backing of his party.
07:21 PM - Apr 30, 2024
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Anton Brakhage
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However, as the article notes, polls show him winning a larger majority- which in Canada's system, where there is little real check on a PM with a majority, would effectively make him a dictator on day one.
07:21 PM - Apr 30, 2024
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Anton Brakhage
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Because of his more subdued presentation (and that of Canadian politics in general), I do not believe most Canadians realize the magnitude and urgency of the threat. I also think there's some national chauvinism here- a lot of Canadians, I've found, tend to look down on US politics as more backward.
07:21 PM - Apr 30, 2024
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Anton Brakhage
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So I think for many Canadians, there is, consciously or subconsciously, a sense that "That's an American problem, it couldn't happen here."

But there is no country immune to fascism, and thinking it can't happen here is an effective way to make sure that it does.
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07:21 PM - Apr 30, 2024
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Anton Brakhage
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Some checks, but not enough.

The courts? Can and will be overridden with the Notwithstanding Clause.

Some areas are under provincial authority- but I expect Poilievre to test that, and a lot of provincial governments are right-wing anyway. Alberta's is if anything more MAGA than Polievre.
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07:36 PM - Apr 30, 2024
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Drea
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I know they’ve tested the notwithstanding at the provincial level. It wasn’t a popular decision. There was intense blowback.

Alberta has some interesting history. And are learning a harsh lesson.

Most polling has an inherent right wing bias, polls its own.
07:45 PM - Apr 30, 2024
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Remember the RED WAVE!!
07:48 PM - Apr 30, 2024
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Anton Brakhage
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That leaves what, in terms of formal checks? The Senate, which traditionally rarely blocks bills, who's members are appointed by the PM, and which already has a large conservative caucus. And Royal Assent, which is basically never denied, and if it was would be a constitutional crisis.
07:37 PM - Apr 30, 2024
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