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A lefty, Canadian, queer, trying to navigate the world. On Treaty 7 Territory. Blocks fascists, racists & homophobes. He/they
Calgary, Alberta
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Hey Nigeria!!
#EndSARS
just made the CBC News in Canada (the CBC is our national broadcaster). ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ
It wasn't a long story, but it was reported!
#EndSARS
is making a difference! You're gaining attention in the West! ๐๐โ๐ณ๐ฌ
#EndSARS
#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigera
#EndSWAT
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@lesleyabravanel
@JohnCornyn
For crying out loud, even I know folks in PR can't vote for President, and I'm in Canada!!
Texas?? Seriously?? You elected this guy??? ๐คฆโโ๏ธ
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@judgeyourself99
@realDonaldTrump
I can assure ya'll, were celebrating with you here in Canada! It will be good to have our neighbours back!!
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@Mikeggibbs
As a Canadian, I'm here to second this. America, you elected the right person in 2020. Keep him. He's a good man! ๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฒ
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@JediCounselor
@jesse_sumpter
Well, at least he's open and honest about counselling men to violate federal election law. Hmmm... Probably a Trumper, too ๐คฆโโ๏ธ๐คทโโ๏ธ
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@peter_tag
@NigeriaStories
This means quite a lot for Nigeria, none of it good. It demonstrates Nigeria is chasing its best and brightest out of the country, and they're claiming new homes and citizenship...
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@crunchyrugger
@CaleMakarSZN
Sadly, many of us need to know so we can know if we're safe. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
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@MoneyLegz
@bobcesca_go
The reason we won't open the southern border is because the pandemic is out of control in the US. It's out of control because of a total failure by the White House to get it under control. This isn't rocket science for 95% of the world to understand!
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@KDWRenoGirl
In the 60s, every kid got chickenpox, mumps, and measles, and most got whooping cough. I had 'em all between kindergarten and grade 2
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@Dean_Winnipeg
Rail blockades jeopardized critical infrastructure and interfered with the delivery of goods. Trucker convoys... Oh. Wait.
Rail blockades were organized by Indigenous folks. Truck convoys by white people.
There. I think I got it right now...
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"Felt cute. Might delete later."
Nah... I'm not deleting it. It's a good pic of me, lol...
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@The_Rae_Girl
@JustinTrudeau
He grew up at 24 Sussex. He watched his dad. He inherited his dad's cool political savvy & his mom's compassion. Canada, we done good!
#IStandWithTrudeau
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@A_yokunle
I am so, so sorry for your loss. ๐ You, your cousin, your family and Nigeria are in my prayers.
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@veektoriiya
@vicwonder09
@Jokediamond09
Oh, please... If your husband isn't gay, and you're not gay, how does who someone else marry affect you?
Or do you really just like to run everyone else's life so you don't have to look at your own?
What you say makes no sense to anyone who has any.
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@HereToRebuild
@estellahavish11
Or Canadian Twitter. Or pretty much any English language twitter EXCEPT US Twitter...
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@killingbritain
@ETod09
@bobcesca_go
@GeorgeTakei
When we Canadians are keeping them out, you know it's serious!
And, for once, we're not even sorry!! ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ
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Nigerian protesters have hit the streets for eight consecutive days to call for police reform and an end to police brutality.
Since COVID-19 lockdowns began in the country in April, more Nigerians have died from security forces than by the virus.
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@LukaszukAB
@AdrianaLaGrange
Congratulations, Minister!! Another first for
@jkenney
&
@UCPCaucus
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Neither doctors nor teachers have confidence in their ministers, nor, by implication, the premier or the government.
I'm not sure the monumental gravity of this state of affairs is understood by this gov't
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@TheDamaniFelder
@AngelGSDlover
Ummm.... Trump is President. And the riots are going on now. So, that's what a Trump presidency looks like!
Seems you're a tiny bit confused! Lol...
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@Riquelme1010
@OfficialEnam
It's a Land Rover. The British monarchy wouldn't have been caught dead in a Benz in the 50s!
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@_ReaalAmerican_
@salaams_from_68
I'd go so far as to say he's an international embarrassment! I'm embarrassed for y'all!
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@GinnyMcDonald8
@hugolowell
His skipping her funeral was a huge show of disrespect. He does not behave like a senior Senator, but like a little boy having a temper tantrum
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Kaycee Madu is the Provincial Attorney General in Alberta, Canada.
My Nigerian friends, you have more support in Canada than you know!
#EndSARS
#EndSWAT
I support the people of Nigeria as they protest to end police brutality and extrajudicial killings. My own cousin Chrisantus Nwabueze Korie was murdered by Nigerian police in April 2013.
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@African_Bamboo
@BlackPoke1
I'm sorry you've had to go through that
I, too, married a woman many years ago. Fortunately, we divorced and I found the courage to come out. That courage was fuelled by living in Canada, where it's now legal and safe to be who we are
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#EndHomophobiaInNigeria
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@CalgaryPolice
Chief
@neufeld_mark
has publicly said his officers might defy the order to remove the Thin Blue Line patch from their uniforms, & tacitly said he supports this defiance. He seems incapable of understanding the perception that it's fundamentally racist. 1/
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@TheBlueGem3
@markstrahl
Well, actually, we are. But don't tell
@CPC_HQ
. We terrify them...
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On Saturday morning, May 27, I married the love of my life, my rock, my inspiration, and my very best friend, with the love and support of a very small group of chosen family, at High Park.
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@GershIrma
@JackieJanes8
@ve6dpa
@JamesDBowie
@JustinTrudeau
I am Alberta born & bred, and proud to have voted Liberal since Chretien's 2nd term. I will continue to vote for
@liberal_party
#NeverVoteConservative
#IStandWithTrudeau
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@justzakaria4
You're expecting women to obey you? As if you're superior or better than they?
Learn to respect women. They're not our lessers.
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@TheriaultProulx
@dzoolander85
How to say you're rich & privileged without saying you're rich & privileged...
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@Bota28
@AdrienLouisSala
โ๏ธ And that sort of abuse is precisely why retail workers have largely stopped challenging unmasked customers. By the 5th or 6th time each day you've taken that sort of abuse, it's feels unsafe to provoke it
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@M_J_Ruth
@TheRealKeean
She was in the Red Zone and subject to arrest. That, in fact, is illegal at the moment, whether you like it or not
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@JustinTrudeau
@erinotoole
Classy as ever, Prime Minister. I continue to be grateful for your steady hand at the tiller
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@BananasMomma
@skepticgoat
@VoLinxx
No one is calling HIV a hoax now... Go back 35 years, when it was killing my entire generation, because we "deserved it!"
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Alberta is one of the wealthiest jurisdictions in the world! How can this possibly be even in the area of acceptable?
@jkenney
?
@JasonCoppingAB
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Donโt bother having a health issue today if you live in any of these Calgary and southern Alberta communities
cc our โhealthโ minister
@JasonCoppingAB
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@janetwagner21
The frightening thing is that we need to question if he actually tweeted it. That speaks volumes!
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@ThatEricAlper
Nothing, really, by Canadian standards. Not anymore, anyway. I've been systematically purging my possessions for about 5 years. I'm a lot happier owning only what I need.
I may not have everything I want, but I want everything I own! ๐
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@Dave_Khan
@cafreeland
Deputy Prime Minister, we're pleased you're here. We hope your visit goes well
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Wednesday evening on my balcony. Damn, my life is tough!! ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
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@DuaneBratt
@PierrePoilievre
Also absent: climate change, reconciliation, social justice, racism (except 1 brief reference in the style of "I don't see colour). And the rest was smoke & mirrors and dog whistles. He is NOT to be trusted!
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Good morning, Nigeria!
And good night from my side (I'm 7 hours behind you)
Hoping and praying for a more peaceful Friday for you all
You're in my heart, my thoughts, & my prayers
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#EndSARS
#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeraNOW
#EndBadGoveranceInNigeria
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@ExteriorsLayton
@Tommy_Slick
Nor has it happened to me in nearly 50 years of driving. Not even when I was a pump jockey in highschool. Never. Ever.
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Cuz sometimes we just need to post a selfie...
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@MagicalOverload
๐จ๐ฆBorn & raised here. Lived in the US for a little bit. I'm very grateful to be back home! ๐จ๐ฆ
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@annelinfante
@Missy_Ports
@AdeldMeyer
@elonmusk
Actually, he was not respected by much of anyone in the world. Protests in the UK & being laughed at in the UN General Assembly come immediately to mind, let alone general public opinion here in Canada
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@Happygrama22
How is this even a question? Of course we should continue. Well, unless, of course, we no longer wish to be a sovereign democracy and don't support democracy in other places
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@Dustmopp31
Eventually, all of 'em. Just couldn't find the "Off" button when I drank any alcohol at all. Been sober now nearly 26 years.
For the record, I don't recommend getting to the point I got to. It was pretty unpleasant (read: hellish!!)
For me, sobriety is way better! ๐
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@Dave_Khan
Clearly Premier
@jkenney
has no expectations that his cabinet have the moral compass to stay home and follow their own Public advisories. Splitting hairs between Orders and Advice is arrogant and entitled. And in keeping with the
@UCPCaucus
#AbLeg
#abpoli
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I went quiet walk in the snow tonight. I love where I live!
Wishing you all love, light, hope, and peace
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@pastorlocke
If you're "... unashamed of the Gospel of Jesus...," you can't possibly be standing with T***p. The two are wholly incompatible.
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@Dave_Khan
This kind of behaviour is juvenile & disgusting for anyone. For a lawyer, King's Counsel at that (!), and former Solicitor General for Alberta, it's beyond reprehensible! I wouldn't trust him or his firm with a parking ticket! ๐คฌ
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@welder_wacky
@Dean_Winnipeg
If I had to have lunch with Pierre Pollievre, I'd be frowning, too!! ๐๐๐
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@JyotiGondek
Mayoral candidates aren't usually this critical of the provincial government. Usually... Your clear stand on the issue of
@jkenney
's catastrophic failure in leadership is one of many reasons I'll be voting for you in October!
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@UselessBxWeeb
@Michael_Lowman
@AOC
I'm a Canadian, and I get it. Didn't seem weird to me at all. It continues the appearance of democracy and avoids the perception of a coronation. 2 were nominated. The guy with the most votes won. The party united behind him.
This is not complex stuff... ๐คฆโโ๏ธ
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Small justice, but a step in the right direction, nonetheless
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@PastorJohnHagee
You're entitled to your opinion, no matter how wrong it is. I am fully conscious that my first marriage (str8) was not valid, but my marriage to my husband is fully valid. I don't need your approval. Or your opinion to be ok with God. That's between me & Them ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
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Have I ever mentioned how much I love my livingroom? It will never win a design award, but it's cozy, comfortable, and home! โค๏ธ
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@pqben42
It works pretty well in Canada. It hasn't been without growing pains, but we're getting it figured out. Like abortion, it's going to happen whether it's legal or not. Why not make sure it's regulated & humane.
Don't believe in either? Don't do it. Pretty simple, actually... ๐คทโโ๏ธ
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@MeliMels99
Well, at least we know where he won't try to go! I'm pretty sure he wouldn't meet our immigration standards in Canada!
Phew!!! ๐คฃ๐จ๐ฆ
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@RachelNotley
Interesting to me that
@jkenney
has no comment on today's numbers, except to retweet Dr Hinshaw's tweet
It's pretty clear where our wellbeing sits on his list of priorities.
Thank you
@RachelNotley
for stepping up and showing compassionate leadership every day!
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This is yet another example of police holding themselves above those they are charged with serving.
@CalgaryPolice
is accountable to the Police Commission, and are required to follow its orders. The growing anti-police sentiment is a direct result of police action, or inaction 2/
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@SenSherrodBrown
@SenSanders
@PattyMurray
$15/hour hasn't killed small business in Canada. In fact, it's been good for business. Minimum wage folks actually spend their money locally, supporting the local economy. People who don't get that probably have so much money they don't know what to do with it; they just store it
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I don't know who needs to see this right now, but it's so!
Believe it!
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@Bethkem
@UbakaOgbogu
@S11599915
He has his mother's "basement." Or the Sky Palace. He disappears for days (weeks) at a time, too. The province usually runs better in those times... ๐คทโโ๏ธ๐คฌ
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Look at me go! I can still pull off "Autumn Respectable!"
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@Tammyocanada
Singh thinks some Canadians are racist because many are. Apparently,
@ppclondonwest
is near the top of that list
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How do we know the Covid 19 vaccine is safe??
Rich countries are giving it to their own before they give it to Latin America & Africa.
Wealthy, privileged Western countries aren't using developing countries as test subjects.
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@JennaACunninham
@DuaneBratt
I was a card carrying, dues paying Joe Clark Red Tory & a Lougheed PC. Mulroney concerned me, although I was a fan of Campbell. Since she was defeated, I've never voted for any iteration of conservative, and likely never will
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@BradDirks
Most of the replies to this tweet show how little the general public knows about the service industry, & how much we're taken for granted. Are folks really willing to pay higher prices & treat staff with any respect? 40 years of experience says you're not. Check your privilege
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He continues to use antiquated policing methods to promote racism, colonialism, and to protect white, rich people from the rest of us. The Chief consistently demonstrates, through his words & actions, that he is the wrong person for the job in Calgary in 2022. 3/3
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@Sarcasticluther
Several years ago, an 8 year old girl I taught in Sunday school gave me a Mother's Day card and told me I was one of her best moms!!! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
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@ShaneTrain_woot
@JessLReid
@charlesadler
Hills of Home Cafe... Good to know which restaurant to avoid in Coutts. I have a feeling my intergenerational, interracial, queer relationship might not be supported there... ๐ค๐ณ๏ธโ๐
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Prayers for Nigeria. Stay safe my friends. Nigeria will need you when this is over.
It's late on my side. I'm going to sleep, but will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
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#EndSARS
#EndBadGoveranceInNigeria
#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeraNOW
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@jvipondmd
@some_kids_mom
I'm with you, Doctor. Alberta has been home to my family for nearly 130 years. I'm not going to let some pipsqueak bully drive me out. Home is worth fighting for!
Thank you for all you're doing to fight for Alberta!
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@geoff_buxcey
@JustinTrudeau
Thank you for your service. Being retired CAF & RCMP doesn't preclude you from being an extremist with unacceptable views. Fortunately, you live in Canada, where that is possible
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"There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing." I'm grateful I own good clothing.
Our first snowfall of the season. Like a soft, white blanket, covering & protecting the earth.
Winter is coming...
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@michael_sigal
@realcyberforce1
@morningkhat
And it's worked for me since April 29, 1995. I'm thinking it's gonna work on April 6, 2022, as well. I'm gonna stay sober today!
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@LtStevenRogers
We don't need your permission to run our country as we see fit.
But, remember... The only thing that is between you & Russia is Canada. Be nice! Lol...
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@innomatijane
It would likely just serve to further all the queer stereotypes that continue to be so damaging to us. We'd just be a circus act for straights and homophobes. Hardly helpful, imo
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Retail staff, mostly young, part-time, & minimum wage, too often bear the brunt of covidiots' abuse, and the rest of the world. And they're still not given any respect by most people.
Wanna go to the mall? Mask up & treat the staff the way you'd want to be treated! ๐ก
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@_ChrisGaff
@AaronParnas
Why on earth would Ukraine want to become a part of the US?? That's more ludicrous than thinking Canada wants to join the US (we don't!!) ๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฆ
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My friend in The Gambia lost his grandma today. No money, no doctor, no medicine, no care. She raised him; his parents died when he was young.
She worried and prayed for me because I live alone and I'm single. She was extraordinary.
RIP Grandma. You're amazing and always lovedโค๏ธ
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@BradDirks
Sadly, it's perfectly normal and common in the restaurant and retail industries. It's pretty much a universal expectation. While it's easy to dump on the store manager, but they are as over-worked & underpaid as hourly staff. The issue goes much higher than store level
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It's Pride Weekend in Calgary!
If you're queer, remember, this weekend is about us -- about you! It's a weekend to centre our voices and our experience. Be as loud and proud as you want! Our queerness is real, valid, and worthy! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise! 1/
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@IjayOdiawa
I didn't share this to be cocky. I shared it to show you have support in the West. Support, but not typical white Westerners telling you what to do.
There are more and more of us on your side
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@queeranator
Pray for them to be cured? Explain to them that they are possessed by a demon? If all else fails, ensure they produce many children in the hope they might increase the queer population...
Oh... And don't out them. It could put their life in peril...
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@PatriciaGaudio3
@lesleyabravanel
@JohnCornyn
Don't bet that all of our elected officials are educated. The premier of my province is a college dropout. And he seems to idolize your soon to be former president... ๐คฆโโ๏ธ
Our Prime Minister is pretty good, though. He & Biden will work well together, for our mutual benefit! ๐จ๐ฆโค๏ธ๐บ๐ฒ
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