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Gene Anderson

@geneanderson.bsky.social

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Technology enthusiast, Nerd, likes to build weird stuff, energy transition, not into crypto so don’t ask, he/him, Twitter refuge. I’m not here for followers. I’m searching for Nerdvana. St Albert, Alberta, Canada

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Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · Nov 24

It’s strange how I loathe and endure so much work & hassle of printing, finishing, & sanding, for the joyous few minutes I get when painting my projects. Here is Tech’s helmet from season 1 of The Bad Batch. Files from the Galactic Armoury. Google and visor inserts to follow.

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Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 1h

Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner says the ATA's latest proposal to employers included class-size caps and would cost $2 billion more than the province is willing to spend over 4 years. He asked teachers for an offer more "rooted in reality." #AbLeg #AbEd

Back to work legislation possible if Alberta teacher strike continues when assembly returns: minister | CBC News

Alberta's finance minister says the province will consider back-to-work legislation if teachers are still off the job when the legislature returns later this month.

www.cbc.ca

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Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 31m

JFC

Also, fuck Nazis, and any wannabe Nazis in the Republican Party.

Justin Ling @justinling.ca · 2h

Obviously the Swastika is the worst thing, but the map labeling Canada as "SOON TO BE OHIO" doesn't thrill me either

Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 2h

Holy shit. This is Angelo Elia, a legislative correspondent for Congressman Dave Taylor.

According to @rooster.info, during a Zoom meeting today, he had an American nazi flag displayed in the background.

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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 6d

Hearing about major layoffs at Alberta Innovates and Innotech. Tod that 70 staff got walking papers.

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Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 17h

I’ve maintained this for awhile now: Danielle Smith wants Albertans to make her a US Governor. She does not want to be a Canadian premier.

Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 1d

No, some guy, missed his name as I caught the end of the program and missed introductions.

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

Meanwhile in Innisfail…

Jesus has apparently called someone to fight against the evils of SOGI and…

Land acknowledgements?

So they’re running for school board trustee.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed

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AB Resistance @abresistance.bsky.social · 1d

#abpoli #ableg #alberta #ABresistance

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Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 1d

For anyone who wants to crow about nuclear instead of renewables, here ya go.
- more exp to build
- more exp electricity produced
- more carbon than renewable build
- more risks for cancer, long term waste, & nuclear weapons proliferation

Not worth the investment or risk.

Mark Z. Jacobson @mzjacobson.bsky.social · 1d

And here's a longer version of why new nuclear is useless for addressing air pollution, climate, or energy security.

www.youtube.com/shorts/3O9Bl...

Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 1d

There’s a laundry list of things that are subtle but important differences btn charter and public schools. Be careful if you go looking further into this that your sources are verified. There are some out there trying to gaslight us into making this about choice at the taxpayer expense.

Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 1d

Charter schools have to teach the AB curriculum, but they get to do things like deny a high-needs student with special accommodation requirements, off loading that to public schools which can’t deny someone with special needs. They also get to cap their classroom sizes, which the public can’t.

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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 1d

New Angus Reid polling on Alberta teachers' strike, private school funding, etc.:

"Teachers make enough money as it is":
15% strongly agree
24% agree
31% disagree
25% strongly disagree
5% not sure / can't say

Do you think private schools should...
10% receive more public funding than they do now
23% receive about the same
25% receive less public funding than they do now
35% receive no public funding at all
8% not sure / can't say

"Do you think the provincial government under Danielle Smith has done a good job or a poor job handling public education?"
10% very good job
22% good job
14% poor job
48% very poor job
7% not sure / can't say

(Among those aware of the teachers strike): In this dispute between the Alberta government and the teachers, would you say your sympathies are more with ...
58% the teachers
21% the government
18% neither
3% not sure / can't say

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Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 1d

#CBC Alberta at Noon program with a guest representing (and defending obvs) private charter schools had me yelling at the radio. If you’re wanting a private choice for education, then YOU should be paying for it, not w/taxpayer $. I will vote yes on the petition to defund Alberta charter schools.

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 2d

We are so close to our goal. Please, look up your closest petition signing location on this website and take a minute to add your name to the list of proud Canadians.

Our #ForeverCanadian volunteers are at 68 locations across Alberta. Find them here:

www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website

Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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

Exciting news!

If you’re wondering how to get involved or sign the petition to make sure that public dollars only go to public schools, we’re going to have its proponent…

At our October 25th show in #yyc!

Plus we’re announcing another panelist tomorrow!

#abpoli #cdnpoli

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Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 2d

Will Canadians EVER understand the division of constitutional power between levels of govt when they choose who to vote for?

Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 2d

It’s been a hot minute since Bruce McAllister recommended physical assault on a child while “moderating” a public event in my province of Alberta. I’ve been slow in my letter writing, so I’m trying to catch up.
#ableg
#abpoli

Letter to the premier of Alberta questioning the continued employment of Bruce McAllister after him recommending physical assault on a child.

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Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 2d

Why is a bit complicated, but entirely predictable. If you feel like unraveling that ball of yarn, there are 2 episodes of CBC’s Ideas that have some interesting guest commentary on this.

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Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 2d

FTR, the world has always been mad (war, pestilence, famine, etc). Now that information is live streamed from everywhere 24/7, we just know about it in real time, compared to reading about it in the newspaper a week later. It’s always been this way, we just know about it faster.

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Kikki Planet @kikkiplanet.bsky.social · 6d

The Premier of Alberta is up to her perpetually confused brow in scandals; the teachers are on strike and there’s no end to that in sight, we’re still waiting on the report about the procurement scandal …

The pipeline is THEATRE. It’s not real. It’s a distraction, and it’s a cover - that’s it.

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Kikki Planet @kikkiplanet.bsky.social · 6d

Oh, #ableg & #cdnpoli

I hope you’ve all seen this. If not, you should.

Eby is 💯 correct. This “pipeline” is more Danielle Theatre. It’s a means to eventually blame BC & Ottawa for her gov’ts failure. It’s a means to distract from the AHS scandal. It’s pandering to her base.

IT. IS. NOT. REAL.

Ghouly Hoye 🇨🇦 👻 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 6d

Danielle Smith loves to pick fights but if I were her I might have thought twice about picking one with a guy who is 6’7”, spits facts, and absolutely nailed the real reason she’s shilling for a pipeline.

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Dave Earley @earleyedition.bsky.social · 3d

Appointed by Meta as an adviser on AI bias, anti-DEI campaigner Robby Buck has spent the weeks since his appointment spreading disinformation about shootings, trans people, vaccines, crime & protests

The Guardian repeatedly contacted Meta for comment but received no response

Meta AI adviser spreads disinformation about shootings, vaccines and trans people

Critics condemn Robby Starbuck, appointed in lawsuit settlement, for ‘peddling lies and pushing extremism’

www.theguardian.com

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Mary Fernando M.D. 🇨🇦 @maryfernando.bsky.social · 3d

I will keep drumming this drum: don’t get distracted by 🇺🇸politics: we have our own homegrown variety.

From climate change denial to attacks on vaccines and science to eliminating birthright citizenship and a woman’s right to choose, we have our own extremism.

#EyesOnCanada

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Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 3d

In these days we currently live in, with the rise of authoritarianism and facism, this is more relevant than ever.

Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 3d

If you want to deepen your knowledge of the history of Auschwitz, listen to our "On Auschwitz" podcast.

Visit podcast.auschwitz.org to find all episodes, access transcripts, and find links to podcast platforms.

If the podcast resonates with you, leave a review, comment, or share it with others.

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Gene Anderson @geneanderson.bsky.social · 3d

I’m 100% certain that nation leaders who know the stakes also know the worst of climate change will be after their lifetime, or at least after their term, so why bother ending your political career fighting against something that happens later and you don’t personally benefit from? Selfishness IMO

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Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 6d

The Alberta government stopped tracking class sizes, and then the province's population growth really took off. @robsonfletcher.com set out to find out how the numbers of teachers compare to that growth, with the limited info available

Class size/composition is a strike issue.
#AbEd #AbLeg

ANALYSIS | Alberta stopped tracking class sizes. Then it changed its funding formula. Now, it's a teachers' strike issue | CBC News

Get a rough idea of how much Alberta’s teaching staff has grown compared to how much student enrolment has grown since the funding formula for school boards was changed.

www.cbc.ca

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