Jim Thompson Goodchild 🇨🇦
@shiftfocus99.bsky.social
Treaty 7. ✝️, social-gospel leftist, 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ ally. Bird-app refugee. Cranky & triggered by idiots and disinfo. Blocks 🤖🧌facsists, MAGAts on sight. No🇺🇸Anchluss.
Vive le Canada libre!🇨🇦
Vive le Canada libre!🇨🇦
I think vote splitting is a myth. People cast one affirmative vote.
In a parallel universe with different parties on the ballot, many choices will change, but it can’t be assumed they would all move to a single alternative.
In a parallel universe with different parties on the ballot, many choices will change, but it can’t be assumed they would all move to a single alternative.
NEWS: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office is blaming its shocking Calgary byelection loss on a conservative vote split, whiles others point to the referendum.
Guthrie denies any vote split argument, saying the UCP should be earning the vote instead.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
Guthrie denies any vote split argument, saying the UCP should be earning the vote instead.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
Alberta premier's office blames byelection loss on vote split, others say referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office is blaming vote splitting among conservatives for a surprising Monday byelection defeat in what is supposed to be one of their Calgary strongholds.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
September 15, 2026 at 10:56 PM
I think vote splitting is a myth. People cast one affirmative vote.
In a parallel universe with different parties on the ballot, many choices will change, but it can’t be assumed they would all move to a single alternative.
In a parallel universe with different parties on the ballot, many choices will change, but it can’t be assumed they would all move to a single alternative.
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2026 REFERENDUM - Election Officer Recruitment🌟
Help your neighbours have their say at the referendum. Elections Alberta is hiring Albertans 16+ for paid, temporary work! Apply today: https://ow.ly/9pGe50ZHHIH
Help your neighbours have their say at the referendum. Elections Alberta is hiring Albertans 16+ for paid, temporary work! Apply today: https://ow.ly/9pGe50ZHHIH
September 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
2026 REFERENDUM - Election Officer Recruitment🌟
Help your neighbours have their say at the referendum. Elections Alberta is hiring Albertans 16+ for paid, temporary work! Apply today: https://ow.ly/9pGe50ZHHIH
Help your neighbours have their say at the referendum. Elections Alberta is hiring Albertans 16+ for paid, temporary work! Apply today: https://ow.ly/9pGe50ZHHIH
Don’t sit this one out. If we want to put the seppies out of our misery, we need to crush them at the polls.
Order your special ballot at www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-sp...
#stayincanada #notothenine #abpoli
Order your special ballot at www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-sp...
#stayincanada #notothenine #abpoli
Don't Let This Referendum Be the Most Expensive Vote You Never Cast #referendum #alberta
YouTube video by Prairie Watchdog
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September 6, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Don’t sit this one out. If we want to put the seppies out of our misery, we need to crush them at the polls.
Order your special ballot at www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-sp...
#stayincanada #notothenine #abpoli
Order your special ballot at www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-sp...
#stayincanada #notothenine #abpoli
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Danielle Smith says she won’t support counter-tariffs because they hurt businesses & workers.
Odd. Because just last year, she imposed a markup on wine that hurt businesses, cost jobs & hit Canadian wineries hardest.
So maybe there’s another reason she refuses to stand with Team Canada? #ableg
Odd. Because just last year, she imposed a markup on wine that hurt businesses, cost jobs & hit Canadian wineries hardest.
So maybe there’s another reason she refuses to stand with Team Canada? #ableg
August 28, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Danielle Smith says she won’t support counter-tariffs because they hurt businesses & workers.
Odd. Because just last year, she imposed a markup on wine that hurt businesses, cost jobs & hit Canadian wineries hardest.
So maybe there’s another reason she refuses to stand with Team Canada? #ableg
Odd. Because just last year, she imposed a markup on wine that hurt businesses, cost jobs & hit Canadian wineries hardest.
So maybe there’s another reason she refuses to stand with Team Canada? #ableg
This is how it’s done.
Canada's largest ice cream company used to source its fruits and nuts from U.S. suppliers — some for over 30 YEARS. Then, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian products.
So, what did Chapman's do?
They called Italy.
They called Spain.
They signed multi-year contracts with European suppliers.
So, what did Chapman's do?
They called Italy.
They called Spain.
They signed multi-year contracts with European suppliers.
August 26, 2026 at 3:12 AM
This is how it’s done.
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Always a good reminder from David Cochrane.
“America isn't the way it is because he's president. He's president because America is the way it is”
— David Cochrane
CBC Power and Politics
“America isn't the way it is because he's president. He's president because America is the way it is”
— David Cochrane
CBC Power and Politics
August 22, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Always a good reminder from David Cochrane.
“America isn't the way it is because he's president. He's president because America is the way it is”
— David Cochrane
CBC Power and Politics
“America isn't the way it is because he's president. He's president because America is the way it is”
— David Cochrane
CBC Power and Politics
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🚨👇🏽THIS THIS THIS👇🏽🚨
He is 💯% correct.
He is 💯% correct.
August 23, 2026 at 11:41 PM
🚨👇🏽THIS THIS THIS👇🏽🚨
He is 💯% correct.
He is 💯% correct.
For those at the back:
The US doesn’t “defend” other countries. It defends ITSELF using other countries as buffers. But now the US wants to take control of our trade and cultural policies.
GFY, Duffy.
The US doesn’t “defend” other countries. It defends ITSELF using other countries as buffers. But now the US wants to take control of our trade and cultural policies.
GFY, Duffy.
Sean Duffy: "The fact we provide their security for them, and they take advantage of us? ... I think you're gonna see Mark Carney come to the table very very quickly, because it's gonna be devastating for his country."
August 23, 2026 at 7:36 PM
For those at the back:
The US doesn’t “defend” other countries. It defends ITSELF using other countries as buffers. But now the US wants to take control of our trade and cultural policies.
GFY, Duffy.
The US doesn’t “defend” other countries. It defends ITSELF using other countries as buffers. But now the US wants to take control of our trade and cultural policies.
GFY, Duffy.
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Why don't we finish losing a war to Iran before we start losing a war with Canada?
August 23, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Why don't we finish losing a war to Iran before we start losing a war with Canada?
They try to distance themselves from the obvious racism of the remark, but they can’t hide the reaction of the audience. A whole lot of folks applauded the remark.
And that’s why their disclaimers ring hollow.
#stayincanada #notothenine
And that’s why their disclaimers ring hollow.
#stayincanada #notothenine
'Ridiculous, racist' remark leads to member’s exit from Alberta Prosperity Project events | CBC News
A member of the prominent pro-separation group the Alberta Prosperity Project has “resigned” after he used a racial slur at an event on Thursday where the group presented a draft constitution for an i...
www.cbc.ca
August 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
They try to distance themselves from the obvious racism of the remark, but they can’t hide the reaction of the audience. A whole lot of folks applauded the remark.
And that’s why their disclaimers ring hollow.
#stayincanada #notothenine
And that’s why their disclaimers ring hollow.
#stayincanada #notothenine
You don’t suppose they’re in on it, do you?
August 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
You don’t suppose they’re in on it, do you?
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Behold, a steaming pile of self-serving dung from a recent Globe and Mail op-ed by two business leaders.
Reality: the province is suffocating clean energy, no business has “stepped up” to build or fill the pipeline, and oil companies are minting massive profits for themselves, not the federation.
Reality: the province is suffocating clean energy, no business has “stepped up” to build or fill the pipeline, and oil companies are minting massive profits for themselves, not the federation.
July 29, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Behold, a steaming pile of self-serving dung from a recent Globe and Mail op-ed by two business leaders.
Reality: the province is suffocating clean energy, no business has “stepped up” to build or fill the pipeline, and oil companies are minting massive profits for themselves, not the federation.
Reality: the province is suffocating clean energy, no business has “stepped up” to build or fill the pipeline, and oil companies are minting massive profits for themselves, not the federation.
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Please enjoy this timely summer rerun cartoon 🇨🇦
July 25, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Please enjoy this timely summer rerun cartoon 🇨🇦
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21 years ago today, Canada became the 4th country in the world, and 1st outside of Europe, to legalize same-sex marriage.
The sky didn’t fall. Hell didn’t break loose. Only Canada’s capacity for love and acceptance increased.
Now over 30+ countries have followed Canada’s lead.
The sky didn’t fall. Hell didn’t break loose. Only Canada’s capacity for love and acceptance increased.
Now over 30+ countries have followed Canada’s lead.
July 21, 2026 at 1:04 AM
21 years ago today, Canada became the 4th country in the world, and 1st outside of Europe, to legalize same-sex marriage.
The sky didn’t fall. Hell didn’t break loose. Only Canada’s capacity for love and acceptance increased.
Now over 30+ countries have followed Canada’s lead.
The sky didn’t fall. Hell didn’t break loose. Only Canada’s capacity for love and acceptance increased.
Now over 30+ countries have followed Canada’s lead.
Shot - chaser.
What changed Natalie? Thought Trump was going to be good for your wine?
www.sacbee.com/food-drink/a...
What changed Natalie? Thought Trump was going to be good for your wine?
www.sacbee.com/food-drink/a...
July 10, 2026 at 3:30 AM
In case you thought it was only Republicans incapable of self-awareness…
(And I’ve had it with these guys seeking our “help” dealing with their internal issues. Yeah…no.)
(And I’ve had it with these guys seeking our “help” dealing with their internal issues. Yeah…no.)
Canada's boycott of California wine is causing devastating harm to winegrowers.
I'm urging the Canadian government to recognize that California doesn’t agree with these tariff wars, to lift these restrictions, and increase consumer options to strengthen both our economies.
I'm urging the Canadian government to recognize that California doesn’t agree with these tariff wars, to lift these restrictions, and increase consumer options to strengthen both our economies.
California asks Quebec to return US wine to shelves amid wine industry struggles
California lawmakers asked Quebec to restore U.S. wine sales after 15 months of restrictions, as vintners face export losses and mounting threats to industry.
www.sacbee.com
July 10, 2026 at 3:26 AM
In case you thought it was only Republicans incapable of self-awareness…
(And I’ve had it with these guys seeking our “help” dealing with their internal issues. Yeah…no.)
(And I’ve had it with these guys seeking our “help” dealing with their internal issues. Yeah…no.)
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Imagine how much higher the toll would be if Alberta was an independent country, Keith.
And remember: Alberta collects the upstream royalty while BC takes the environmental risk associated with any spills.
And remember: Alberta collects the upstream royalty while BC takes the environmental risk associated with any spills.
July 9, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Imagine how much higher the toll would be if Alberta was an independent country, Keith.
And remember: Alberta collects the upstream royalty while BC takes the environmental risk associated with any spills.
And remember: Alberta collects the upstream royalty while BC takes the environmental risk associated with any spills.
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First it was "Alberta is Calling."
Now it's "Sorry, wrong number."
What happens when the people Alberta was recruiting actually answer the call? Pick up the phone and find out.
Now it's "Sorry, wrong number."
What happens when the people Alberta was recruiting actually answer the call? Pick up the phone and find out.
Wrong Number
Alberta called. People came. Now the province wants someone to blame.
wrongnumber.ca
July 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM
First it was "Alberta is Calling."
Now it's "Sorry, wrong number."
What happens when the people Alberta was recruiting actually answer the call? Pick up the phone and find out.
Now it's "Sorry, wrong number."
What happens when the people Alberta was recruiting actually answer the call? Pick up the phone and find out.
Canada’s out.
But I think I found a new team to cheer on.
But I think I found a new team to cheer on.
July 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Canada’s out.
But I think I found a new team to cheer on.
But I think I found a new team to cheer on.
#cutthebullshit
It’s clear Jeromy Farkas is undermining UCP claims that they’re anything but a corrupt, authoritarian regime, hellbent on protecting the very wealthy and ignoring the interests of most Albertans.
I didn’t vote for Farkas, twice. But I appreciate the leadership he’s showing now.
It’s clear Jeromy Farkas is undermining UCP claims that they’re anything but a corrupt, authoritarian regime, hellbent on protecting the very wealthy and ignoring the interests of most Albertans.
I didn’t vote for Farkas, twice. But I appreciate the leadership he’s showing now.
It's time to cut through the bullshit about the Cowboys tent.
Stampede succeeds because Calgarians welcome millions of people into our city. That goodwill matters.
Bad operators do not get to treat neighbours like garbage and damage the reputation of an event that belongs to all of us.
Stampede succeeds because Calgarians welcome millions of people into our city. That goodwill matters.
Bad operators do not get to treat neighbours like garbage and damage the reputation of an event that belongs to all of us.
June 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM
#cutthebullshit
It’s clear Jeromy Farkas is undermining UCP claims that they’re anything but a corrupt, authoritarian regime, hellbent on protecting the very wealthy and ignoring the interests of most Albertans.
I didn’t vote for Farkas, twice. But I appreciate the leadership he’s showing now.
It’s clear Jeromy Farkas is undermining UCP claims that they’re anything but a corrupt, authoritarian regime, hellbent on protecting the very wealthy and ignoring the interests of most Albertans.
I didn’t vote for Farkas, twice. But I appreciate the leadership he’s showing now.
I’ve seen this country from coast to coast. (One more to go…). And it’s amazing.
Spend your vacation dollars on your neighbours! You won’t regret it.
Spend your vacation dollars on your neighbours! You won’t regret it.
Summer is around the corner, and so is the return of the Canada Strong Pass.
Starting June 19, we’re making it easier for Canadians to discover more of our country, for less — with free admission to national parks and reduced costs for museums and rail travel.
Starting June 19, we’re making it easier for Canadians to discover more of our country, for less — with free admission to national parks and reduced costs for museums and rail travel.
June 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I’ve seen this country from coast to coast. (One more to go…). And it’s amazing.
Spend your vacation dollars on your neighbours! You won’t regret it.
Spend your vacation dollars on your neighbours! You won’t regret it.
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Just another reminder #abpoli #ableg peeps.
You can early renew your Alberta drivers license any time. It's a minor stand (I just did mine today), but it's a little FU to the UCP and this moronic one ID card privacy mess they're about to create.
Do it by the end of June please.
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You can early renew your Alberta drivers license any time. It's a minor stand (I just did mine today), but it's a little FU to the UCP and this moronic one ID card privacy mess they're about to create.
Do it by the end of June please.
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June 5, 2026 at 9:41 PM
It appears they’ve already blocked this. Renewal requires producing documentation proving you’re a lawful resident.
It appears they’ve already blocked only way around this is to renew before the end of June.
It appears they’ve already blocked only way around this is to renew before the end of June.
I plan to refuse to disclose my citizenship when my DL comes up for renewal.
June 4, 2026 at 2:15 AM
It appears they’ve already blocked this. Renewal requires producing documentation proving you’re a lawful resident.
It appears they’ve already blocked only way around this is to renew before the end of June.
It appears they’ve already blocked only way around this is to renew before the end of June.
A good reminder: Danielle Smith is a bad-faith actor, who will say or do anything only if it’s in her interest. And don’t be fooled by her sudden zeal for Canadian unity.
Danielle Smith is angling to be Canada's Nigel Farage.
I break down years of her absurd fantasies about an independent Alberta, and the role she played in whipping up separatist fever. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
I break down years of her absurd fantasies about an independent Alberta, and the role she played in whipping up separatist fever. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Justin Ling: Danielle Smith is brewing Canada’s own Brexit problem
Alberta premier is flirting with Brexit-like falsehoods.
www.thestar.com
May 28, 2026 at 5:21 PM
A good reminder: Danielle Smith is a bad-faith actor, who will say or do anything only if it’s in her interest. And don’t be fooled by her sudden zeal for Canadian unity.