@matthewguy
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The recent provincial election in BC confirmed that being an awful human being is no longer disqualifying in modern politics. For evidence, see: #BrentChapman

@pluralistic lays out a solid tactical plan which, while ostensibly written about countering #Project2025, could be adapted with few alterations into a battle-plan for countering the rise of right-wing politics in Canada:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/07/14/fracture-lines/#disassembly-manual

#CDNPoli #CanPoli

Pluralistic: The true, tactical significance of Project 2025 (14 Jul 2024) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

I’m still aghast over this. There was a time (not that long ago) when political revelations like those about #BrentChapman would have ended a candidacy, but to have them completely overlooked by voters, especially in a riding as racially diverse as South Surrey, is truly a sad commentary on how normalized hateful rhetoric has become in this country.

#BCElxn2024 #BCPoli #BCConservatives #CDNPoli

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/controversial-candidate-brent-chapman-wins-surrey-south-riding-1.7080100

Controversial candidate Brent Chapman wins Surrey South riding

A B.C. Conservative candidate whose campaign was mired by controversies in the days before the provincial election has won the Surrey South riding.

British Columbia

It looks like #BrentChapman will be elected in his riding. I guess being a racist MAGA troll isn’t that much of a detriment for a candidate in BC in 2024. 🫤

#BCPoli #BCElxn2024

I’m disappointed that the media (beyond @pressprogress) hasn’t focussed on some of the more recently unearthed #BrentChapman hate spew:

#BCElxn2024 #BCConservatives #BCPoli

Good. This POS needs to step down.

“The pressure is mounting on the BC Conservatives after a number of offensive social media posts from a candidate were brought to light. Brent Chapman is running for MLA in Surrey South. As Grace Ke reports, he and his team are avoiding questions from the media.”

#BCElxn2024 #BCPoli #BCconservatives #BrentChapman

https://globalnews.ca/news/10812682/bc-conservative-candidate-brent-chapman-video-refuse-questions/

BC Conservative candidate refuses to answer questions at campaign office

The pressure is mounting on BC Conservative candidate Brent Chapman as more offensive social media posts have been exposed.

Global News
BC Conservative Candidate Posted Graphic Instructing Critics of Donald Trump on How to ‘Kill Themselves’

Graphic shared by controversial BC Conservative candidate Brent Chapman featured imagery of handguns and violent suicide rhetoric

PressProgress

BC Conservative candidate Brent Chapman: Mass shootings share sketchy stories
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/mass-shootings-share-sketchy-stories-b-c-conservative-candidate-claims-in-resurfaced-social-post-1.7073597

* B.C. Conservative candidate Brent Chapman under fire once again
* Facebook comments cast doubt on official accounts of mass shooting events in Canada & USA

BC Conservative Candidate Brent Chapman Warns United Nations ‘Conspiracies’ to Take Control of Canada
https://mastodon.social/@persagen/113297169638819439

#BCElxn2024 #BCconservatives #BrentChapman #FarRight #ConspiracyTheorists #disinformation #JohnRustad #antiLGBT

Mass shootings share 'sketchy stories,' B.C. Conservative candidate claims in resurfaced social post

Embattled B.C. Conservative candidate Brent Chapman is under fire once again, this time for past Facebook comments casting doubt on the official accounts of mass shooting events in Canada and the U.S.

British Columbia

BC Conservative Candidate Brent Chapman Warns United Nations ‘Conspiracies’ to Take Control of Canada
Warns UN taking control of Cdn municipalities, while crediting far-right leaders in Argentina, Hungary, El Salvador
https://pressprogress.ca/bc-conservative-candidate-warned-united-nations-conspiracies-to-take-control-of-canada

#BCElxn2024 #BCconservatives #JohnRustad #BrentChapman #AnthonyKoch #conservatism #antiLGBT #transphobia #ClimateDenial #JordanPeterson #FarRight #ConspiracyTheorists #disinformation #ProtoFascism #populism #misogyny #discrimination #racism #xenophobia

BC Conservative Candidate Warned of United Nations 'Conspiracies' to Take Control of Canada

Brent Chapman warned UN is taking control of Canadian municipalities while crediting far-right leaders in Argentina, Hungary and El Salvador

PressProgress
BC Conservative Candidate's Campaign Shared Graphic Comparing Public Health Policies to Nazi Holocaust

BC Conservatives already facing calls to remove candidate Brent Chapman after posting anti-Muslim and anti-refugee content

PressProgress
BC Conservative candidate apologizes for post about Palestinians
A BC Conservative candidate is facing criticism after an offensive online comment he made about Palestinians resurfaced. He issued an apology on Wednesday night.
#globalnews #Canada #BCelection #BrentChapman #Palestinians
https://globalnews.ca/news/10805146/bc-conservative-candidate-brent-chapman-apologizes-palestinians/
BC Conservative candidate apologizes for post about Palestinians

A BC Conservative candidate is facing criticism after an offensive online comment he made about Palestinians resurfaced. He issued an apology on Wednesday night.

Global News