Leslea Mair
@Leslea_M
Followers
782
Following
48K
Media
927
Statuses
19K
Documentary and TV writer/director/producer curious about everything - dog and cat person, works with her hubby, pretty good cook. @[email protected]
Canada
Joined March 2012
Like Quebec nationalism, Alberta nationalism is only feasible as a province of Canada. The minute either were a separate country, they would have to deal with the realities of statehood, and the obligations it entails -- not the fantasy version separatists peddle, in which they
353
208
1K
Just so I’m clear - the guy that said politicians shouldn’t serve more than 2 terms but lost after 7 now wants to try for 8 in a safe riding? Do I have this correct?
98
768
5K
If you’re complaining about Ukrainian protestors, while encouraging Putin to constantly bomb innocent families every night, maybe you’re the “sh*t person” @JDVance
99
614
3K
All clear now? Whatever the end game may be, this country is under attack. By our neighbours. The basic assumption of Canadian history, that we would always have a stable, democratic ally to our south, is over. They are not stable, not likely to remain democratic for much
nbcnews.com
He has repeatedly quipped in recent weeks that Canada should become the 51st state.
993
913
4K
The narrative that Canada is "broken", propagated by Poilievre, is what leads Trump et al to think that Canada would want to be the 51st state. Canada has never been "broken". This is what Poilievre will do to Canada - he will be the one to actually break it.
3
13
36
Got rid of the Wheat Board, wheat is cheap AF - and farmers make less money to spend on shit that’s expensive AF. 🤷♀️
We sold off Petro Canada. Gas is expensive AF. We sold off Air Canada. Air Fare is expensive AF. We sold off CN. Trains are expensive and slow AF. We sold off AGT and cell phones are expensive AF. We got rid of Housing Construction under the CMHC and Houses are expensive AF
0
0
2
My message to the Standing Policy Committee on Public Works on the issue of the Wellington Cres speed reduction. @JaniceLukes @MarkusAChambers @BikeWinnipeg @DeviSharmaWpg @safespeedswpg @BikeweekWPG @ctvwinnipeg @CBCInfoRad @WinnipegNews
2
8
17
The hilarious irony here is, of course, that Trump's first term triggered a migrant crisis for *us*, and his second term will likely trigger another one.
2
5
24
There are more dog owners than ever before, and many of them don’t have the first clue how to train or discipline their dogs. It’s not good for the dogs or the people around them.
Another one of those "I was afraid to write this for a while" articles. Anyway, I think collectively as a society we are getting sick of dog owners who think rules don't apply to them. Link in replies.
0
0
0
"In Trumpism, only force is truth. And if nothing is true but physical force, the threat of violence must follow." Absolute scorcher of a piece by @ShannonGormley. https://t.co/xBypx9k9YA
thestar.com
The president-elect has picked a team of violent absurdists. If confirmed, they will put the foundational ideas of America at risk.
126
68
209
1/ If you’re surprised we’re in this mess, you haven’t been paying attention to history. As I show in my new book, Den of Spies, https://t.co/1qc8nOE86a, the GOP has been engaged in treasonous assaults on democracy for more than 50 years. (Reposts are greatly appreciated.)
harpercollins.com
“A persuasive affirmation of a shocking conspiracy theory.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Unger has pursued the story of the October surprise for mor...
62
2K
2K
Pierre Burton narrated the first documentary my partner and I made together. 😁
During this week, I am sharing the story the things that inspired my love of Canadian history. Today, it is Pierre Berton! For decades, he helped Canadians discover their history through his books and TV programs. Let's learn more :) 🧵1/18
0
0
4
Here is a concise explanation of most conspiracy theories: It is much easier to believe you were wronged than you were wrong.
4
23
85
OMG. Just when you think it can't get worse, that we've hit bottom, that there remains the smallest glimmer of hope there is still room for science & reason... This happens.👇 Bhattacharya + RFK Jr = #DeathCultDarkAge
The Trump administration plans to nominate Jay Bhattacharya to lead the NIH. Bhattacharya has spread disinformation on COVID, fought against lifesaving measures including vaccines, masks, and social distancing, and is backed by dark money groups pushing corporate interests.
362
266
796
Really gross stuff. Jagmeet Singh was born in Canada. This is just flagrant, unapologetic racism.
1K
1K
12K