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There's a @nationalpost article that's receiving a lot of ire because it amplifies two extreme right-wing European MPs' responses to PM Trudeau's speech in Brussels. I read the article and see how the headline does not match the content.
There's a @nationalpost article that's receiving a lot of ire because it amplifies two extreme right-wing European MPs' responses to PM Trudeau's speech in Brussels. I read the article and see how the headline does not match the content.
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The headline refers to the PM's speech as "surreal" and just says "European MPs denounce" - so I can see why it's getting attn. But I do think it would help to read the article. The two right-wing MPs' responses had gone viral, so this IS news. The article provides context.
The headline refers to the PM's speech as "surreal" and just says "European MPs denounce" - so I can see why it's getting attn. But I do think it would help to read the article. The two right-wing MPs' responses had gone viral, so this IS news. The article provides context.
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From the article: "Kolakusic, a Croatian lawyer, sits in parliament as an Independent. In January, he lambasted French President Emmanuel Macron over vaccines when he was before the EU. In that exchange, Kolakusic compared vaccine mandates to capital punishment."
From the article: "Kolakusic, a Croatian lawyer, sits in parliament as an Independent. In January, he lambasted French President Emmanuel Macron over vaccines when he was before the EU. In that exchange, Kolakusic compared vaccine mandates to capital punishment."
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By the way, I'm not going to link the article because it includes Kolakusic's tweet (embedded) and I'd rather not amplify that.
By the way, I'm not going to link the article because it includes Kolakusic's tweet (embedded) and I'd rather not amplify that.
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Also from the article: "Anderson is a member of the Alternative for Germany, a popular far right party that opposes the European Union as well as immigration to Germany."
Also from the article: "Anderson is a member of the Alternative for Germany, a popular far right party that opposes the European Union as well as immigration to Germany."
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These two MPs are on the side of the convoy, who broke laws - the organizers are in court as we speak. The purpose of the convoy was to take siege of Ottawa and important borders, until the PM resigned. Their motivation was to overthrow the govt.
These two MPs are on the side of the convoy, who broke laws - the organizers are in court as we speak. The purpose of the convoy was to take siege of Ottawa and important borders, until the PM resigned. Their motivation was to overthrow the govt.
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I find it particularly curious that the MPs used almost identical (misleading) talking points to those of the furthest right leaning Canadian politicians like Bernier et al. Rational Canadians ignore Bernier. Thankfully, PPC candidates did not win ONE seat in Cda's parliament.
I find it particularly curious that the MPs used almost identical (misleading) talking points to those of the furthest right leaning Canadian politicians like Bernier et al. Rational Canadians ignore Bernier. Thankfully, PPC candidates did not win ONE seat in Cda's parliament.
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Also from the article: "In speech that has gone viral, MEP Mislav Kolakusic of Croatia, who has compared vaccine mandates to murder" (and includes a link to James Wells' FB post about this facebook.com/James.Freeman.…)
Also from the article: "In speech that has gone viral, MEP Mislav Kolakusic of Croatia, who has compared vaccine mandates to murder" (and includes a link to James Wells' FB post about this facebook.com/James.Freeman.…)
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And while I don't expect a right-leaning outlet to provide praise for the PM (their prerogative), since the article focuses mostly on the two MPs, I see no need to amplify their message by sharing a link.
And while I don't expect a right-leaning outlet to provide praise for the PM (their prerogative), since the article focuses mostly on the two MPs, I see no need to amplify their message by sharing a link.
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I've had a few people share the following thread by @gmbutts with me, in response to my (this) thread - so I'm going to add a link to it
I've had a few people share the following thread by @gmbutts with me, in response to my (this) thread - so I'm going to add a link to it
https://twitter.com/gmbutts/status/1507391845072052245?s=20&t=i0suJLlcnp_hkjmQDw15fQ
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And not mentioned in the NP article, but worth noting:
"Speaking to packed public galleries, Trudeau received a standing ovation when he said the European Union and NATO are more united than ever in the face of Russian President Vladimir Putin's war." ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/18…
And not mentioned in the NP article, but worth noting:
"Speaking to packed public galleries, Trudeau received a standing ovation when he said the European Union and NATO are more united than ever in the face of Russian President Vladimir Putin's war." ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/18…
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And for more information, this comprehensive article by @jpress, details @JustinTrudeau's speech to European parliamentarians in Brussels:
cp24.com/news/trudeau-c…
And for more information, this comprehensive article by @jpress, details @JustinTrudeau's speech to European parliamentarians in Brussels:
cp24.com/news/trudeau-c…
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This song by @brittlestar definitely belongs in my thread
This song by @brittlestar definitely belongs in my thread
https://twitter.com/brittlestar/status/1507488744080912385?s=20&t=jVE97L4qNZXiqxIYawHdAQ
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Adding this relevant article to my thread pressprogress.ca/european-polit…
Adding this relevant article to my thread pressprogress.ca/european-polit…
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Adding this relevant comment by @Linda_Solomon
Adding this relevant comment by @Linda_Solomon
https://twitter.com/Linda_Solomon/status/1507720245540052992?s=20&t=ouFK5WG2EdnYFDAYi4BCxQ
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Here is the article Linda Solomon Wood is quote-tweeting (per 15/) cbc.ca/news/politics/…
Here is the article Linda Solomon Wood is quote-tweeting (per 15/) cbc.ca/news/politics/…
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