PhoenixSerenity

The predictable antics of #RightWing politicians, as reprehensible as they are, shouldn’t divert our attention from the fact that faulty #climate #stewardship isn’t confined to conservatives. #Canada 's purported social democrats, the #NewDemocraticParty ( #NDP ), hold power in #BritishColumbia and formed the government in #Alberta up until 2019 – two provinces in which the government has very cozy relationships with #ExtractiveIndustries

https://socialistproject.ca/2023/07/canadas-political-elites-climate-criminals

Jul 9, 2023 at 7:08pmWeb
Show threadPhoenixSerenityJul 9, 2023
Shared this because I think it's important to remember that neoliberal politicians are just as dangerous as outright far right politicians. In fact, in some cases - they're more dangerous because they're more like wolves in sheep clothing & are able to fool many more people than most blatant right wing politicians could.
Show threadWolleysegapJul 9, 2023
@msquebanh Agreed. Same old story, back both sides against the middle.
Show threadPhoenixSerenityJul 9, 2023

@Wolleysegap Both of those sides are fearful of two similar things -

- citizens gathering, uniting & creating community based movements, against govt perpetuated injustices, for progressive changes

- a highly educated, strong & healthy citizenry; healthy & educated folks are more likely to not tolerate injustices against themselves & fellow citizens & more likely to fight back

Show threadHughMJul 9, 2023
@msquebanh The BC NDP reminds me of the mid sixties where most Pontiac cars sold in Canada were just a Chev with a Pontiac badge. The BC NDP is just a bunch of middle of the road Liberals.
Show threadPhoenixSerenityJul 9, 2023
@Hughm2 We call #BCNDP #NewDeathParty BC's new BLUE.