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Writer, activist, alcohol enthusiast. I blog about politics, life, & resistance. #LGBTQ+ person and Trans ally. He/him. #Anarchist. #Antifascist. Proud #Wobbly. Niagara Canada. Also on Mastodon @[email protected] https://hungoverpundit.com

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The Hungover Pundit @hungoverpundit.bsky.social · Feb 17

From my old Twitter account - this went viral and it's still popping up occasionally, even here.

A viral tweet from my old Twitter account:

"A friend once shared what she called the Parable of the Choir: A choir can sing a beautiful note impossibly long because singers can individually drop out to breathe as necessary and the note goes on.

Social justice activism should be like that, she said.

That's stuck with me."

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Jeet Heer @jeetheer.bsky.social · 18h

This isn't a closing election argument, it's Vidkun Quisling explaining why surrender is better than resistance.

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Rita, antifascist🏴 @oldsquida.bsky.social · 20h

“This is the first time federal terrorism charges have been deployed in association with the ‘antifa’ label, just a month after President Donald Trump announced that he was designating antifa a ‘major terrorist organization’ — a designation that does not exist under law for domestic groups.”

“Antifa” Protesters Charged With Terrorism for Constitutionally Protected Activity | Anarchist Black Cross Federation

www.abcf.net

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The Hungover Pundit @hungoverpundit.bsky.social · 3d

At this point I'm just assuming that Hoekstra was appointed ambassador with the specific goal of destroying our diplomatic relationship with the United States.

Qui bono?

U.S. ambassador to Canada goes on expletive-laced tirade at Ontario’s trade representative, witnesses say | CBC News

The U.S. ambassador to Canada delivered an expletive-laced tirade at Ontario's trade representative at an event in Ottawa on Monday, multiple witnesses tell CBC News

www.cbc.ca

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The Hungover Pundit @hungoverpundit.bsky.social · 5d

Oh dear, has Donald f***ed up again? I guess he'll just have to beg and cry and abase himself in a most cringeworthy fashion to yet another judge so he can get out of jail again.

Still, thoughts and prayers for Donald - specifically Proverbs 26:11.

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Canadian Anti-Hate Network @antihate.ca · 5d

NEW: Whether you measure it by number of supporters, fundraising ability, or by the size of its militant groups, the white nationalist movement in Canada has never been larger or more of a threat.

White Nationalism in Canada: Organized, Emboldened, and Growing

Canada’s white nationalist movement has consolidated into a network that includes three key branches: Diagolon, the propaganda arm; the Dominion Society of Canada, an incorporated political arm; and S...

www.antihate.ca

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 7d

From Taylor Swift to Graham Platner, the internet has been lighting up with talk of far-right and Neo Nazi dogwhistles lately.

Luckily for you, I’m fluent in the language of the worst people on the internet.

Today, I’m breaking down some common symbols, sayings and images of the far right:

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MamãBear @alsolearning.bsky.social · 7d

“The PC party’s proposal to end fix election dates & remove all limits on pre-election spending by political parties & lobby groups will make Ontario government policy-making processes and elections more unfair, unethical & undemocratic & driven by wealthy interests.” globalnews.ca/news/1149664...

Ford government to raise donation limits, scrap fixed-term elections | Globalnews.ca

The sweeping changes to how elections will work in the province were announced through a news release by the provincial government on Monday afternoon.

globalnews.ca

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daily dose of estragon @craigburley.com · 8d

"Rob Primo", whose real name is Robert Primerano, has been levelling violent threats consistently against Southern Ontario political organizers and sending harassing calls and communications to do so, for over five years now. Police do nothing by deliberate policy.

Someone's gonna die.

Gift link.

Grant LaFleche @grantrants.bsky.social · 8d

Some great reporting by my colleague at the St. Catharines Standard, Bill Sawchuk, who looks at how the horrible sexual assault of a minor was seized upon by a Hitler-quoting, white nationalist in Welland, Ontario with ties to Second Sons named Rob Primo.

www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...

The far-right connection to Niagara’s pedophile protests

A self-proclaimed white nationalist is leading demonstrations over a horrific sexual assault of a toddler in Welland.

www.stcatharinesstandard.ca

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The Hungover Pundit @hungoverpundit.bsky.social · 9d

To be fair, nobody up here is buying American these days anyway.

The Hungover Pundit @hungoverpundit.bsky.social · 10d

FFS, 2025.

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

AI models may be developing their own ‘survival drive’, researchers say

Like 2001: A Space Odyssey’s HAL 9000, some AIs seem to resist being turned off and will even sabotage shutdown

www.theguardian.com

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The Hungover Pundit @hungoverpundit.bsky.social · 11d

Could this guy just fuck off already?

Trump says all Canada trade talks ‘terminated’ over ad criticising tariffs

US president accuses Canada of ‘egregious behaviour’ after release of ad featuring Ronald Reagan criticising tariffs

www.theguardian.com

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The Hungover Pundit @hungoverpundit.bsky.social · 11d

Our family was directly effected by this negligence to the tune of several hundred dollars in late fees after we followed incorrect instructions; will those will be forgiven after this report?

CRA has failed to provide competent and provide accurate service: someone needs to be held responsible.

The Hill Times @hilltimes.com · 11d

Conservative MP Gerard Deltell says he’s never seen such a ‘devastating’ report in his political career, accusing Canada Revenue Agency leadership of being 'asleep at the switch.'

www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...

'We’re not talking about a hamburger missing some ketchup': CRA officials grilled on damning AG report

Conservative MP Gerard Deltell says he’s never seen such a ‘devastating’ report in his political career, accusing Canada Revenue Agency leadership of being 'asleep at the switch.'

www.hilltimes.com

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 15d

Hi Melissa I'm not demanding ideological purity, I'm a trans man demanding that my civil rights not be sacrificed. I am demanding that I be allowed to live with dignity and with access to medical care that I depend on to survive. No one's civil rights are negotiable. Due process is not negotiable.

Melissa Chan @melissakchan.bsky.social · 16d

Folks demanding political / ideological purity fail to see that this is no longer a movement belonging to the left / liberals. This is an opposition against fascism. By definition it must be big tent. Failure to grasp this: see divided oppositions in Eastern Europe as your failed examples.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15d

New in PN: No Kings was a huge success. Just look at Trump's response.

"Calling this movement 'No Kings' turns out to have been a stroke of genius, because Trump’s response was to essentially say *Yeah, I’m the king — and because I’m the king, I can poop on people!*"

No Kings was a huge success. Just look at Trump's response.

Turnout was enormous. There was no violence. And the wannabe king is triggered.

www.publicnotice.co

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Canadian Anti-Hate Network @antihate.ca · 15d

Canadians crossing borders, and Americans crossing into Canada, as part of Active Club/fitness club organizing and networking are getting attention from intelligence agencies.

Western intelligence agencies eye neo-fascist fight clubs: ‘an international white supremacist movement’

Security services are monitoring ‘active clubs’ as they move across borders to spread their extremist ideology

www.theguardian.com

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Erin Gallagher @3r1ng.bsky.social · 16d

A pickup truck drove into a #NoKings protest and hit a woman. “Witnesses told Massillon Independent photographer Kevin Whitlock that the motorist deliberately drove onto the grass where they were gathered, and struck the woman, who was sitting, before fleeing” www.cantonrep.com/story/news/a...

Screenshot from article linked in post. Text: “"It was defintely on purpose," she said. "He went up on the curb. She took a direct hit. It could have been a lot worse. She put her fist in the air and said 'I'm all right,' but I think she might have broken her leg."

With a photo of some protesters and an inflatable eagle.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 16d

Republicans have been calling the “No Kings” protests a “Hate America rally.” So, we asked protestors what they thought about it. Here are their responses.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 20d

When college kids publicly say "Israel's war on Gaza is bad" that is full-blown anti-Semitism that requires the federal government to crack down on all colleges.

When Young Republicans in their 20s and 30s privately praise Hitler and "joke" about the Holocaust, well, that's just freedom baby.

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The Hungover Pundit @hungoverpundit.bsky.social · 20d

I still remember the Convoy Clowns seeing the safety barrier around this hole and deciding that it was there to keep them out, so some of them advocated ramming through it with their trucks.

Not a great idea at the best of times, and a lot worse once you realize how deep that hole actually is...

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Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 21d

“This heckin’ pupperino fucking hates La Migra,” to paraphrase from @weratedogs.com

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This is Chop. He was shot and killed by masked assailants in plain clothes who go by ICE. They showed up at his door "looking for migrants after receiving a tip." The son of the family asked if they could wait before entering the home while he put Chop away in the bathroom, as the dog can be aggressive with strangers.
According to the family, it is at this point that the son went to his pickup truck to retrieve his ID and a Border Patrol agent entered the home, opened the bathroom door, and shot Chop. None of the agents helped the family, who desperately tried to render aid to Chop, as he bled to death on the kitchen floor. Unsurprisingly, the agent who shot their dog then hid from them and refused to give his name. Even more unsurprising, they did not find any evidence of the migrants they were there to terrorize in the first place.
Do not open your door for these fucking losers. Rest easy Chop
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CBP Office of Professional Responsibility:
202-344-1808
JointIntake@cbp.dhs.gov
El Paso Border Patrol Sector:
915-834-8400
fpfelpaso@cbp.dhs.gov
Rep. Veronica Escobar (El Paso):
915-541-1400
veronica.escobar@mail.house.gov
https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/el-paso-family-claims-border-patrol-killed-their-dog-during-search-cbp-

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Micah @rincewind.run · 22d

a foundational belief of the modern right is that there is no such thing as organic disagreement with their policies, it’s all directed from the top down

they just can’t conceive that ordinary people find them horrifying

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22d

Sean Duffy: "The No Kings protest, Maria, really frustrating. This is part of antifa, paid protesters. It begs the question who's funding it."

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Mary Sue @marysuesays.bsky.social · 25d

Live view of PDX right now

slowhed @slowhed-comics.bsky.social · 25d

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Spencer Beswick @spencerbeswick.bsky.social · 24d

Screenshot of a post by "From a Comrade" that reads: "The reason the right thinks that antifascists are funded by some powerful source, is that they themselves don’t know how to do grassroots organizing without a rich backer and can’t fathom people risking arrest or harm for something they believe in without being paid. The idea that many thousands of people would keep a movement alive with their own time and money because they believe in something like “not having fascism come back” is foreign to them."

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The Hungover Pundit @hungoverpundit.bsky.social · 25d

I saw this and thought of something I learned in my University days.

Who says a Classical Literature degree is useless?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batrach...

#TheBattleOfTheFrogsAndICE

A collage of images showing a group of three people in inflatable frog costumes protesting ICE in Portland Oregon. One frog holds a large sign declaring "Frogs Together Strong".

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Canadian Anti-Hate Network @antihate.ca · 25d

1/ Matthew Althorpe pled guilty to terrorism charges related to his involvement in both Atomwaffen Division and the Terrorgram collective.

The Crown is recommending his sentence be 20 years.

Sentencing will be in November.

‘Radically antisemitic’ Ontario neo-Nazi pleads guilty to terror charges for making recruitment videos, inspiring global terror attacks

The publications remain online and have been cited in the manifestos of at least five people who committed acts of terrorism, prosecutors said in a Toronto court on Thursday.

www.thestar.com

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