The Lions
A group of friends with mostly centrist or conservative viewpoints who share resources and ideas about the governance of Alberta and Canada and about world events and trends.
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Allen_D@Allen_D
August 05, 2025
The Linguistic Kill-Switch: Inside the Modern Propaganda Playbook
The next time someone sneers “conspiracy theorist,” “anti-vaxxer,” “climate denier,” “far right,” “hate speech,” “terrorist,” or the ever-popular “racist,” understand what they are really saying: stop thinking.
These words are a linguistic kill-switch—engineered to short-circuit thought by triggering a reflexive emotional spasm.
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No Excavations Done Yet at Kamloops Residential School as First Nation Provides Update on ‘Complex’ Investigation
"I am honoured to speak directly with Albertans about the road ahead for our province, the choices we face together, and how you will have the final say in shaping Alberta’s future within a strong and united Canada."
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