Jay Merchant 🇦🇺 🇨🇦
@MerchantJW
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Barrister-at-Law, Law School Academic (Evidence/Constitutional/Crime) @BondUniversity , former QLD Police Officer & OIC Prosecutions - BA, MBL, JD Aus/Can Curler
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I am deeply concerned that you
@NateHornerAB
and you
@rebeccakschulz
are sticking by
@ABDanielleSmith
... I cannot understand at all at the logic in this. One blunder after another ... it's embarrassing. Albertans deserve better ... the rule of law matters.
#abpoli
#ableg
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Saskatchewan Speaker
@randyweekes
receives a text message from a Government Cabinet Minister clearly intended to influence his decisions in the proceedings ... unreal nerve of Minister Donna Harpauer and she should resign. Disgraceful conduct in the Legislature.
#skpoli
#cdnpoli
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@TrueNorthCentre
Why don't both of them separately and by themselves take a stroll down East Hastings in Vancouver to see how the healthcare approach is going!
#ndp
#liberals
#canada
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@ABDanielleSmith
I would rather you focus on priorities of Albertans as opposed to your ego with Ottawa. Hospitals are at a breaking point, not all Albertans have a GP (public healthcare remember), mental heath is a must focus and rural alberta deserves infrastructure investments.
#abpoli
#Ableg
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@SkyNewsAust
Then do what most of us have done and not watch it on Netflix...I dunno call me crazy.
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@LukaszukAB
@ABDanielleSmith
Not too mention that there are hundreds of thousands of Albertans without [I repeat] hundreds of thousands without a GP … how does that happen in a Province like Alberta????
#abpoli
#ableg
And
@NateHornerAB
you need to do better …
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Okay Alberta … this is a danger to the rule of law - a prima facie example of bringing the administration of justice into disrepute … there is no defamation and discovery is not going to be pleasant for
@ABDanielleSmith
if she does commence proceedings.
#alberta
#ableg
#abpoli
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It's a great day for curling. The Australian contingency is present and accounted for in the stands!
@grandslamcurl
#curling
#Australia
#pintys
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Perfect Sunday session in Brisbane Australia watching two Olympic Gold medalists battle it out. Go Canada Go
#Beijing2022
#curling
@TeamGushue
#canada
#usa
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@RobertFife
I really dislike Canada's Speaker of the House of Commons...not sure what I can do about it from Australia but Canadians should be fuming at
@GregFergus
tainting that office. Conduct unbecoming of a Speaker ... bring in
@randyweekes
to bat clean up!
#cdnpoli
#skpoli
#abpoli
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Ready for Nationals ... It is going to be a big year for Australian Curling. This is the back end of Team Merchant
#curling
#Australia
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Team Merchant is off to the inaugural World Curling Federation’s Pan Continental Curling Championships in Calgary Canada … TEAM AUSTRALIA
#curling
#australia
#wcf
#forIAN
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You can put Team Merchant on the program for Team Australia at the 2023 Pan Continental Curling Championships in Kelowna BC … stoked to be playing for Australia.
#curling
#PCCC2023
#australia
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Dean Hewitt and I throwing on the rings at the Queensland Curling Association ‘come and try’ event last night in Brisbane Australia.
#curling
#australia
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@eric_bellMB
@JHarrisonMLA
Yikes the Finance Minister Donna Harpauer should be sanctioned for intereferring with the Speaker in that fashion ... how the hell any Minister feels they can do that is beyond me ... what is going on in Saskatchewan
#independence
#saskpoli
#speaker
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@molszyns
@ABDanielleSmith
@Alberta_UCP
Yes extremely disappointed with
@rebeccakschulz
and
@BrianJeanAB
over this. The rule of law is a concept in my Canadian Constitutional law course at Bond University ... Brian must have missed that class when he went to Bond University. Next semester starts in 2 weeks Brian FYI ..
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@Devin_Heroux
Its a bit bizarre ... thanks for seeking clarity
@Devin_Heroux
... we were meant to be educated by Team Canada tomorrow on TSN lol One of the 5 or so TSN channels surely could have had room for it and the event ...
@TSN_Sports
#curling
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@molszyns
@ABDanielleSmith
@JustinTrudeau
Absolutely analogous to
#SNC
with pressure [direct or indirect] … conservatives were up in arms over
#SNC
so hopefully this raises again another concern amongst conservatives on who was elected leader. Integrity matters … Albertans deserve better
#ableg
#abpoli
@NateHornerAB
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I can tell you as the skip of the Australian Men's National Curling team this is exciting stuff!
We're getting closer and closer ... our new twin sheet facility in Tuggeranong (Canberra) is now confirmed to also include Australia's only dedicated curling lanes! How's them rocks?
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@MLAIrfanSabir
We will disagree a lot Mr Samir … but on this issue we are on the same side. Integrity matters …
#ableg
#abpoli
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@senatorbrazeau
Senator the World ... More importantly Canada ... Is much better with you in it. Thankyou for all that you have done, are doing and will continue to do for Canadians. I am a fan from afar ...
#canada
#leadership
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@maxfawcett
This behaviour is not appropriate she shouldn't be making phone calls making any sort of inquiries in the prosecutorial process
#danger
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Whilst everyone in Canada is watching the curling ... we are island hoping here in the beautiful whitsundays. Im definitely jealous ... but damn it's noice here too!
#curling
#straya
#qld
and at least we have
@Devin_Heroux
keeping us updated :)
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Practice is over ... It's Game Time. Australian Men's National Curling Championships
#curling
#australia
Team Merchant
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@shoffmanAB
A genuine political ad fresh and personable. I'm not a member of the NDP (or any political party in Canada) but I like ya
@shoffmanAB
I'm from Coronation Alberta originally so take a trekk out there it's often missed by political leaders. Good luck and thanks for being genuine
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Not much ice time lately (12 months and counting) but I still have some form here on Hamilton Island
#curling
#australia
#COVID19Aus
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@kinsellawarren
It has to be fixed to code … its heritage and history. If we can spend $80,000 on a single holiday surely there are funds to fix the PM’s residence and how epic of it to see two former PM’s on the cause working together…its great to see from Australia … its Canadian.
#cdnpoli
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My favourite curler...my dad Archie Merchant. Such a great role model and hellava good fella. Curling is a family affair with us Merchants and for good reason.
#curling
#dad
#coach
#australia
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@LukaszukAB
@BrianJeanAB
@UCPCaucus
Certainly I am hoping
@NateHornerAB
and
@rebeccakschulz
oppose these measures … their constituents deserve to know. And as someone who teaches Constitutional law … so do the rest of Albertans.
#ableg
#abpoli
#cdnpoli
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@TheBreakdownAB
Sweet Mother of Pearl
@ABDanielleSmith
just stop talking ... you have zero clue about how to communicate about indigenous issues! You are highly offensive ...
#abpoli
#ableg
#cdnpoli
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Well the news just hit ... I won the Law Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence (Sessional) ...
#humbled
@BondUniversity
#lawschool
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Thank you
@randyweekes
for ventilating how things actually are in Saskatchewan politics ... the role of the Speaker is something you took seriously as was the conduct of the MLA's and more of that focus is required across the globe. The Rule of Law matters.
#saskpoli
#cdnpoli
On his way out the door, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan is accusing government MLAs of harassing and intimidating him over his rulings during his four years in the position.
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I find the personal attacks on
@PierrePoilievre
and his appearance insulting as a Canadian. It is distasteful irrespective of one's politics. Below the belt gutter politics is toxic ... Rant over
#cdnpoli
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@DennisKendel
@DevinShat
@rcmpgrcpolice
@globeandmail
Just terrible that it has reached that level. I even went shopping in West Edmonton Mall when I was in Alberta last and there was FTrudeau spices ... Disgraceful. Freedom of Expression Charter provision would be a shield against government action against it.
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@artcgreen
@lilbirdysaid
@JustinTrudeau
Can you please take him to East Hastings in Vancouver … I walk it every time I go back to Canada … it is a sobering reality that no campaign seems to address. It’s time for someone to address it …
#cdnpoli
#bcpoli
go for a walk people see it in person. It is confronting …
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@charlesadler
@global_leslie
I look forward to it Charles ... I was gobsmacked when I saw this video ...
@global_leslie
you are a gem of a human and thank you for the video ... kindness doesn't cost a thing ...
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Nice to be Team Australia again...heading to Pacific's in Korea! 10-2 Final Win
#curling
#Australia
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@jatin_talwar16
Look, even the commentators were not sure ... it's not a good video for conclusively... it has to be conclusive ... barring any other angles ... objection overruled! Video is inadmissible ... At least it wasn't in someone's face or neck ... for the record!
#game5
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@denisebatters
@SenateCA
Senator Batters as a former police officer, and police prosecutor and current criminal barrister this move to a zoom hearing for criminal trials is completely inappropriate for the administration of justice. They have the right to appear in person.
#fairness
#justice
#borderless
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Proud moment today ... appeared alongside a former student in court today for his first actual court appearance. He nailed it and it was a great moment for me as a law lecturer to see him in action. Truly proud Nicholas Tourangeau
#qldlaw
@BondUniversity
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@TheBreakdownAB
I am happy to fly back to Edmonton and chair this meeting ...
#ableg
#abpoli
and catch an Oilers game as well! Throwing that out there in the interests of justice!
#alberta
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Well that escalated quickly ... Australian Curling ... Stoked for Mens Nationals even more now.
@jjonescurl
@blaing99
#curling
#Australia
#teammerchant
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Not Often I Tweet about work. But this substantive Constable is pretty darn stoked about having been introduced to the Queensland Supreme Court today as a Barrister in Queensland.
#qpsmedia
#albertaroots
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Today I threw myself out of a perfectly good plane at 15,000 feet in Airlie Beach QLD. What a rush and hellava view
#qld
#Whitsunday
#skydiving
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@jonnywakefield
We have the option for private prosecutions here in Queensland. It's a check and balance. I have one police related matter coming up similar if they decide not to charge we will look at a private prosecution. Something for the legislature in Alberta to consider ...
#ableg
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What a treat it is to have some energetic and motivated commentators for the USA National Curling Championship ... watching the action from Brisbane Australia
@usacurl
such a great job and an example to others on how it should be done ...
#curling
@tylertgeorge
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Here in High River at the
@KubotaCanadaLtd
picking up a few things for the Okotoks Ranch ... great store and spotted this beauty
@TeamGushue
just after watching them win the BOOST National in Chestermere. Absolute cracker of a final. Great teams - Kubota and Gushue.
#tractorland
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@Devin_Heroux
Could be for any number of reasons ... its important not to jump the gun [defence barrister in me] ... but so much for openness and transparency within Curling Canada [sports tribunal barrister] ... but what a game changer [the curler in me lol]
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Just a shout out from Australia in relation to the
@AstecChallenge
and its streaming
@Guertez
... the great curling was epic BUT the standout from Oz was the streaming: top notch and the commentators were epic: high energy and engaging ... how
#curling
should be ... cheers yáll
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@cancivlib
Looking forward to it ... Will be spending some time on its findings in my Canadian Constitutional law course
@BondUniversity
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@SkyNewsAust
@ScottMorrisonMP
Problematic for Mom, Dad and my Brother Chad who live in Canada. I sure hope I get to visit them soon
@ScottMorrisonMP
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@FairVoteCanada
It's how our Senate is elected in Australia :-) sorry didn't mean to rub in that we have both an elected Senate and a PR electoral system here lol jokes
#cheeky
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My coach, my dad...it's curling. Wouldn't want it any other way. Team Australia
#archie
#Australia
#pacc2019
#curling
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Congrats on the win
@TeamGushue
and a hellava bday present for Geoff Walker. An epic transition from the 2002 Target Alberta Juniors to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games :-)
#curling
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@CanadianPolling
@338Canada
wowee look at the numbers ... what a sharp change to the Parliament - > Legislation -> Appointments etc ... my Constitutional Law class is going to change the next time I teach it I reckon ...
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Stoked for
@molszyns
and
@UCalgaryLaw
for their advocacy in the
@SCC_eng
on such an important piece of constitutional legislation.
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Training at our home club away from home ... Okotoks Alberta ... Team Australia
#curling
#okotoks
#Australia
#pccc2023
#balanceplus
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@DerekCrimLaw
I do not think anyone can put it any better than you ... I am a middle road PC at heart and this current UCP is an utter rogue of a mess I do not recognize it at all ... did I say that out loud?
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@IIHFHockey
@narodnitym
@FlaPanthers
Unreal game! Watching it in Brisbane Australia at the moment!!!
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I have a cameo appearance in this video … no autographs people … I just want a normal life! Buahahaha
Former Qld Chief Justice and current
#RobodebtRC
Commissioner, Catherine Holmes, has plenty of knowledge on how politicians operate. At her 2017 end of year address as CJ she sent them a subtle reminder about the doctrine of the separation of powers.
#RobodebtRC
#auspol
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@molszyns
@andrew_leach
@nationalpost
Martin, I chuckle when I see posts about "the Province will be enacting the Sovereignty Legislation on XYZ" for that very reason ... it is comical. Surely there has to be a few lawyers within her administration that feel the same.
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Big thanks to
@kelownacurling
for the past week ... such a nice curling club, staff, volunteers, and the city are all epic. Cheers
#kelowna
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@CurlingCanada
The fact that we are having these conversations is concerning ... the curlers deserve better. And in this day an age ... far out.
#curling
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It's a big day ... Curling and Oilers Hockey ... And maybe looking at traffic legislation in no particular order though lol
@EdmontonOilers
#curling
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@KerryShima_RCMP
Spot on Sergeant ... This is irresponsible and absolutely reckless of the
@Alberta_UCP
@UCPCaucus
... Immediate action is required.
#abpoli
#ableg
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@Songstress28
Thank you for posting, I will have to look into it a bit more but will be showcasing it in my Constitutional Law course. Have a great day
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Not far from my hometown of Coronation AB … this will be a great event with the three of them and the community behind them.
#curling
Exciting Times for International Curling
#lacombe
The Pan Continental Curling Championships are heading to Lacombe, Alta., in 2024 🇨🇦🥌
Darren Moulding, Chelsea Carey & Colin Hodgson are part of the event's organizing committee & are now on That Curling Show with
@Devin_Heroux
&
@cbccolleenjones
WATCH:
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@Devin_Heroux
Il be up ... I'm in NZ throwing stones Woot Woot
#naseby
looking forward to the tweets yeow :-)
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What happens when you mix a school teacher and a prosecutor??? You get an Australian Mixed Doubles Curling team at the 2018
@wintergamesnz
Not long now til we throw rocks at houses!
#curling
#australia
#nzwg
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@nspector4
Great Question Norman ... if there are no issues or "worries" the report should be open and available. This sorcery of secrets is distracting ...
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@OwenGoddard
@ONCA_en
Thank you for sharing that, I will be incorporating it into this week's Indigenous Rights law lecture here in Australia. I teach Canadian Foundations and Constitutional law at Bond University. Cheers!
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Raised
@molszyns
and the intervenor status today in lecture
@BondUniversity
... you had your own slide Martin! Not as exciting as appearing in the Supreme Court of Canada but your work is encouraging so I showcased you today.
#Constitution
#Canada
#Alberta
@UCalgaryLaw
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@LukaszukAB
I 100% agree ... my students will appreciate your sentiments ... I appreciate your perspective, I am concerned for Albertans ... from interference with covid prosecutions to now judicial officers ... what are Albertans and Canadians to think?
#justice
#abpoli
#ableg
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@maxfawcett
@MelCaouette
@CBCTheHouse
Perhaps someone has hit the edibles a bit too hard when they conducted their economic activity analysis in conjunction with the AB Sov. Act ... there is no explanation for this assertion that the Act will be great for economic activity ... I'm from oil and gas country
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@BrandenCPC
@CharlieAngusNDP
Politics aside (because I am not a member of any political party in Canada) this is a highly effective ad. We looked at the proposed bill in my Constitutional Law class. I am not sure the sponsor of the Bill looked at the Constitution when he drafted it. Roadblocks coming his way
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A big thanks to the volunteers, officials, ice makers and of course the curlers at the
@wintergamesnz
in Naseby NZ. And to
@kimberlyforge
for taking me along for the ride. The spirt of curling was electric.
#curling
#australia
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A great video and perspective on the impact of having a Provincial Premier interfere with the judicial process of Alberta. She should resign ... and in shame. Independence is vital.
#ableg
#abpoli
@ABDanielleSmith
.
@AbDanielleSmith
interfered with the justice system and will not tell the truth. Should she resign? Should her justice minister resign?
This is what I think:
#ableg
#anpoli
#cdnpoli
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@CDLACalgary
Good luck with it all. Legal Aid is a such a vital component to the administration of justice and funds have to be available. Thinking of you all from Brisbane Australia.
#abpoli
#ablaw
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Brewing up some Australian Curling Shoes. Thanks
@FootJoy
for the Green n Gold. Off to
@AshamCurling
for the steel!
#straya
#steel
#curling
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Forty years on and I am still learning with this sport and that is one of the reasons why it is bloody epic. Big thanks to
@blaing99
and
@jjonescurl
for the time, energy and epic tools for improvement!
#australia
#curling
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It's a family affair this curling for Australia ... wouldn't have it any other way! Brother and Dad coaching
#curling
#Australia
#pccc2023
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@MrKRudd
Sir ease up please. I don't know
@GladysB
but I cannot imagine the pressure she is facing. Perhaps rather than criticizing we can offer support to NSW considering we are all Australians. Actions can be judged at a later date for now let's hope the lockdown works.
#COVID19Aus
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@_SnuggieNuggie_
At least there is some video footage of it ... I have seen worse and only audio recordings ... we also don't have sidebar the Judicial Officer puts it all on the record here in Australia. Is there a motion to recuse coming??? Keep me posted hey cheers
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@CTVCalgary
@AustinLeeCTV
@CalgaryPolice
This is just silly ... When I was on the beat for the Queensland Police I had a Canada Thin Blue Line patch on and it did not affect my job or professionalism. Real issues please ...
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