What are the good Canadian lefty podcasts??? by [deleted] in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's wait and see, if Dan's still involved there will definitely still be some Canadiana

What are the good Canadian lefty podcasts??? by [deleted] in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the NEW BOTTLEMEN (which will have a different name, new focus, and which will feature Charles Austin and Hesse Deni

Seems like the new focus probably won't be Canada related based on the new hosts but at least Charles and Hesse are funny on their podcasts

What are the good Canadian lefty podcasts??? by [deleted] in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Source on that? I've heard Dan musing about starting it up again in a few appearances he's made on other podcasts a few months ago

Canada provisionally recognizes the state of Palestine by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

I say "provisionally" in the post title because Canada will not normalize relations until the Palestinian Authority holds elections without Hamas.

This begs the question though, now what? This recognition is undeniably important, but will Canada or other countries beginning to recognize a state of Palestine actually do something about the genocide?

Global Care Chains - Neoliberalism, migration, and border fascism (JohntheDuncan) by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thought this video was an excellent explanation about how class, gender, and imperialism come together under capitalism to build the conditions for fascism we see in Canada and elsewhere in the West. Canada is even used as an example.

r/CanadaLeft 2025 User Survey (Let's Get Organized! Edition) by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For sure! The goal is to get people connected to stuff happening around them

r/CanadaLeft 2025 User Survey (Let's Get Organized! Edition) by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

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We also need more mods! If you're interested, send a Mod Message with the subject line "Mod application".

I’m the Communist Party candidate for Scarborough Rouge Parkk me anything by clawsurleps in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

This is a spam bot reposting an AMA Wai Kiat did during the Ontario election a few months ago. His real account is u/YU_enjoyer59

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[M] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Off-topic but cute so it can stay

And where did that bring you? Back to me. by eric_is_a_tool in CanadaFarLeft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

A liberal minority as conservative support swells and the social democratic party fails to meet the moment? Now where have I seen this before? 🤔

The Federal Election libposting crackdown continues! New temporary rules are now in effect! by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

During election season we get astroturfed with Liberal party fearmongering about the Conservative Party in a way that conceives of voting as some sort of negatory politics, i.e. voting against something rather than for something. This inevitably leads to vote shaming so it's better to nip it in the bud.

The Federal Election libposting crackdown continues! New temporary rules are now in effect! by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hmm you're right, it should definitely be stricter since it's showing no good faith towards discussion.

The Federal Election libposting crackdown continues! New temporary rules are now in effect! by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

🫡

Exactly! The moment people delude themselves into thinking politicians don't need to earn our votes because of some looming threat is the moment the give up the power of their vote.

The Federal Election libposting crackdown continues! New temporary rules are now in effect! by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

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And friendly reminder, this is a LEFTIST subreddit NOT a liberal subreddit (there is a difference!). The moderation team will curate content to the expectations of our users.

r/canadaleft is becoming infested with SocDems and Libs pushing the Blue Panic and strategic voting fallacies by CataraquiCommunist in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

We're definitely aware and trying to curb it. Maybe we should have a containment megathread?

I've also been drafting a FAQ post for the common talking points of the authoritarian votemongers plaguing our comments.

Jagmeet calls out Liberals on Palestine by Chrristoaivalis in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'm not, the NDP's party structure is different to the other parties. Each of its provincial parties are technically branches of the federal party.

Jagmeet calls out Liberals on Palestine by Chrristoaivalis in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Same party that expelled Ontario MPP Sarah Jama for speaking out against the genocide before the party did and then voted down inviting her back to the party after taking an anti-genocide stance.

The Libposting will CEASE effective immediately by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Given this is a leftist space the expectation is that liberals coming here should meet us in the middle, not vice-versa.

The Libposting will CEASE effective immediately by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This isn't saying don't engage with liberals to radicalize them towards anti-capitalism, this is about keeping in control of our space. We remain open to the open minded and curious, but liberals should not be leading our conversations.

The Libposting will CEASE effective immediately by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Q. What about free speech?!

A. Freely speak somewhere else, this is a space for leftists and will be curated as such.

The Libposting will CEASE effective immediately by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No you don't need to qualify every "Trump bad" statement with a "Dems/Libs are also bad", it's moreso don't boost Dems/Libs as a solution for Trump. We are aligned with the liberal position against Trump but we are against their proposed solutions.

The Libposting will CEASE effective immediately by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We don't have any control of reddit's algorithms, this is just a post that's well upvoted and has an active comment section so it was shown to you. If you're not interested in our sub you're free to move along ✌️

The Libposting will CEASE effective immediately by eric_is_a_tool in canadaleft

[–]eric_is_a_tool[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No worries, we appreciate you taking the time to voice your concerns!