Rocko James 🇨🇦
@rockojames.bsky.social
Canadian. Albertan. Concerned about a lot of things I’m seeing. Trying to keep perspective and find a community of good humans.
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When the mercury plummets to -40° (where Celsius and Fahrenheit finally agree), most sensible creatures burrow inward. But not in the Yukon. Here, in this land where exhaled breath crystallizes mid-air and exposed skin stings within seconds, I found myself moved to dance Bhangra.
December 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
When the mercury plummets to -40° (where Celsius and Fahrenheit finally agree), most sensible creatures burrow inward. But not in the Yukon. Here, in this land where exhaled breath crystallizes mid-air and exposed skin stings within seconds, I found myself moved to dance Bhangra.
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My Christmas list this year…
- 10 to 15 minutes of being just regular whelmed
- a gift card for the void
- one (1) precedented time
- a day where I don’t spend $150
- legos
- 10 to 15 minutes of being just regular whelmed
- a gift card for the void
- one (1) precedented time
- a day where I don’t spend $150
- legos
December 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
My Christmas list this year…
- 10 to 15 minutes of being just regular whelmed
- a gift card for the void
- one (1) precedented time
- a day where I don’t spend $150
- legos
- 10 to 15 minutes of being just regular whelmed
- a gift card for the void
- one (1) precedented time
- a day where I don’t spend $150
- legos
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I don't want someone to run gov't as a business, I want someone to run it as a *government*. It is the entire point of gov't to govern fairly and responsibly, and provide services for the collective that elects them. You want to run things like a business, Dani, then go work for a fucking business.
December 13, 2025 at 5:35 AM
I don't want someone to run gov't as a business, I want someone to run it as a *government*. It is the entire point of gov't to govern fairly and responsibly, and provide services for the collective that elects them. You want to run things like a business, Dani, then go work for a fucking business.
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I honestly don’t understand how this clip isn’t leading every news program in the country. Even ten years ago this would be an era defining political statement
How can anyone be a journalist and not be compelled to pounce on this? It should be like an involuntary muscle spasm
How can anyone be a journalist and not be compelled to pounce on this? It should be like an involuntary muscle spasm
December 13, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I honestly don’t understand how this clip isn’t leading every news program in the country. Even ten years ago this would be an era defining political statement
How can anyone be a journalist and not be compelled to pounce on this? It should be like an involuntary muscle spasm
How can anyone be a journalist and not be compelled to pounce on this? It should be like an involuntary muscle spasm
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Hot on the heels of @markhamhislop.bsky.social’s explanation of why Smith is doing what she’s doing comes this piece from @jaredwesley.ca on what we can do to stop it.
It’s actually an uplifting read that brings hope.
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It’s actually an uplifting read that brings hope.
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@jaredwesley provides info on how to counter the Alberta UCP government's growing authoritarianism.
What Can We Do?
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
What Can We Do?
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
What Can We Do?
A Holiday Plan for Restoring Alberta’s Democracy
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Hot on the heels of @markhamhislop.bsky.social’s explanation of why Smith is doing what she’s doing comes this piece from @jaredwesley.ca on what we can do to stop it.
It’s actually an uplifting read that brings hope.
👇🏻
It’s actually an uplifting read that brings hope.
👇🏻
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Support #Alberta Teachers & public education!
#abpoli #ableg #yeg #yyc #ymm #RedDeer #strathco #shpk #fortSask #StAlbert #Leduc #StonyPlain #SpruceGrove #Lethbridge #MedicineHat #Brooks #ColdLake #Camrose #Drumheller #Banff #Jasper #GrandePrairie #PeaceRiver #Airdrie #RecallTheUCP #ABed #UCP
#abpoli #ableg #yeg #yyc #ymm #RedDeer #strathco #shpk #fortSask #StAlbert #Leduc #StonyPlain #SpruceGrove #Lethbridge #MedicineHat #Brooks #ColdLake #Camrose #Drumheller #Banff #Jasper #GrandePrairie #PeaceRiver #Airdrie #RecallTheUCP #ABed #UCP
Today, the ATA has filed an Alberta Labour Relations Board complaint of unfair bargaining practices as well as 61 grievances—one in every bargaining unit across the province.
Read the full news release at abteach.cc/ComplaintAnd...
Read the full news release at abteach.cc/ComplaintAnd...
Bad faith bargaining complaint and grievances filed
Today, the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) is filing an Alberta Labour Relations Board complaint of unfair bargaining practices, including bad faith bargaining, against the Teachers' Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA). In addition, 61 grievances have been filed-one in every bargaining unit across the province-regarding TEBA's and employers' interpretation of the Recruitment of Teachers Letter of Understanding.
abteach.cc
December 12, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Support #Alberta Teachers & public education!
#abpoli #ableg #yeg #yyc #ymm #RedDeer #strathco #shpk #fortSask #StAlbert #Leduc #StonyPlain #SpruceGrove #Lethbridge #MedicineHat #Brooks #ColdLake #Camrose #Drumheller #Banff #Jasper #GrandePrairie #PeaceRiver #Airdrie #RecallTheUCP #ABed #UCP
#abpoli #ableg #yeg #yyc #ymm #RedDeer #strathco #shpk #fortSask #StAlbert #Leduc #StonyPlain #SpruceGrove #Lethbridge #MedicineHat #Brooks #ColdLake #Camrose #Drumheller #Banff #Jasper #GrandePrairie #PeaceRiver #Airdrie #RecallTheUCP #ABed #UCP
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There is no accountability by the provinces. Audits show that they underspend on the intended purposes and divert huge amounts to costly private services, but there seem to be no consequences. People keep re-electing conservatives provincially.
December 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
There is no accountability by the provinces. Audits show that they underspend on the intended purposes and divert huge amounts to costly private services, but there seem to be no consequences. People keep re-electing conservatives provincially.
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I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
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December 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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🇨🇦 If you are a Canadian who still wants to travel to the US, you may want to put that thought aside.
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
December 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🇨🇦 If you are a Canadian who still wants to travel to the US, you may want to put that thought aside.
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
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December 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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So the UCP knew that the sole sourced contract to a company with multiple previous government employees was sketchy and questionable…
And they went ahead with it anyway.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.stalbertgazette.com/beyond-local...
And they went ahead with it anyway.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.stalbertgazette.com/beyond-local...
Beyond Local: Government communications department worried public may question sole-source contract
The Communications and Public Engagement department hired Mash Strategy to run the campaign for the Alberta Next Panel.
www.stalbertgazette.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
So the UCP knew that the sole sourced contract to a company with multiple previous government employees was sketchy and questionable…
And they went ahead with it anyway.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.stalbertgazette.com/beyond-local...
And they went ahead with it anyway.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.stalbertgazette.com/beyond-local...
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At this rate Poilievre will be left with just a caucus of loonie toons and the Maple MAGA base.
Overheard on P&P tonight - the serious guys like Michael Ma have never been laughing at the Poilievre stunts in the HoC.
#cdnpoli
Overheard on P&P tonight - the serious guys like Michael Ma have never been laughing at the Poilievre stunts in the HoC.
#cdnpoli
December 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
At this rate Poilievre will be left with just a caucus of loonie toons and the Maple MAGA base.
Overheard on P&P tonight - the serious guys like Michael Ma have never been laughing at the Poilievre stunts in the HoC.
#cdnpoli
Overheard on P&P tonight - the serious guys like Michael Ma have never been laughing at the Poilievre stunts in the HoC.
#cdnpoli
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Am I calling out conservatives for being complicitly silent over Danielle Smith's authoritarian drift?
Damn straight.
youtube.com/watch?v=wjr0...
Damn straight.
youtube.com/watch?v=wjr0...
Alberta Small-c Conservatives Should be Appalled by Smith's Attacks on Judges
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Am I calling out conservatives for being complicitly silent over Danielle Smith's authoritarian drift?
Damn straight.
youtube.com/watch?v=wjr0...
Damn straight.
youtube.com/watch?v=wjr0...
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@jaredwesley.ca: Did the premier of Alberta attack the constitutional role of the courts in Canada’s democracy?
Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
Danielle Smith’s Dangerous Attack on the Courts | The Tyee
Conservatives helped build Canada’s judicial system, which preserves values true conservatives hold dear.
thetyee.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
@jaredwesley.ca: Did the premier of Alberta attack the constitutional role of the courts in Canada’s democracy?
Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
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Our new Substack article is live!
And it asks a very serious question...
Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with?
Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta!
#abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
And it asks a very serious question...
Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with?
Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta!
#abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
Danielle Smith's former Chief of staff demanded The Calgary Herald remove an article rebutting his position...
And then it was removed.
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Our new Substack article is live!
And it asks a very serious question...
Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with?
Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta!
#abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
And it asks a very serious question...
Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with?
Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta!
#abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
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I think we probably underplay how deluded and radical the Alberta government actually is
Exclusive - Danielle Smith and Rob Anderson intervened on behalf of Jordan Peterson's online school in a concerted attempt to grant it accreditation in Alberta.
Jordan Peterson's School Isn't Accredited. Smith Offered Alberta's Help via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
Jordan Peterson's School Isn't Accredited. Smith Offered Alberta's Help via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
Jordan Peterson’s School Isn’t Accredited. Smith Offered Alberta’s Help | The Tyee
The premier met with the controversial psychologist and tried to help his business, finds a Tyee investigation.
thetyee.ca
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I think we probably underplay how deluded and radical the Alberta government actually is