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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

4 years

I got fired on Friday. A few thoughts...

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@ryanjespersen

2 years

I’m declaring a personal moratorium on convoy tweets. The delusion I see from folks trying to portray this clown car parade as some sort of Million Man March is astounding. If you don’t get the grift by now, a shot of common sense ain’t gonna save ya. Thoughts & prayers, Ottawa.

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

If I were to publicly organize a drunk driving convoy with a couple weeks advance notice, where 2000 people would get bombed and hit the highway (endangering themselves and others), do you think the @RCMPAlberta might do something about it? What an absolute disgrace. #RodeoClowns

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@ryanjespersen

2 years

You got me fired from my radio show, Premier, for not bowing to increasingly aggressive right-wing conservatives who are intolerant of viewpoint diversity. You have zero credibility on this matter. 📻 #RealTalkRJ

Real Talk - Ryan Jespersen

Real Talk about news, politics, and pop culture. Live to all of your devices, weekday mornings at 8:30am MT.

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Jason Kenney 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇮🇱

@jkenney

2 years

. @jamiljivani is a brilliant black Canadian. A Yale Law grad, best-selling author with an amazing life story. But he was fired from his radio show for not bowing to the increasingly aggressive woke-left bias of those in corporate media who are intolerant of viewpoint diversity.

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@ryanjespersen

4 years

If I showed up at a listener’s home to confront them for any reason, I’d be fired immediately, if not charged. This is insane behaviour, and a gross lack of judgement. Albertans of all political allegiances must demand @shandro ’s resignation, or @jkenney must fire him. #ableg

Timothy Huyer

@tim4hire

4 years

This is highly inappropriate conduct for any minister at any time. It is egregiously so for the Minister of Health to do this to a doctor during a pandemic. ⁦ @jkenney ⁩ must replace ⁦ @shandro ⁩ #ableg #abpoli

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

Fantastic to see @AmarjeetSohiYEG & @JyotiGondek declared winners in #yeg and #yyc mayoral races early in the evening. Albertans have sent a clear message to the provincial govt (and the rest of the country) about our priorities and so much more. (Plus, we don’t have to move!) 🍾

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

Albertans don’t trust you, @jkenney . Not with our finances, not with our pensions, not with our curriculum, not with our 911 dispatch, not with our doctors and nurses, not with our car insurance, and *sure as hell* not with our air, land, water, and wild species. #ableg #cdnpoli

United Conservative Caucus

@UCPCaucus

3 years

Alberta’s government is committed to developing coal responsibly under strict regulatory standards and processes that protect our air, land, water and wild species from harm. Find out all the facts on coal and share your views at .

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@ryanjespersen

4 years

“NDP drug sites” is language I expect from anonymous trolls, not the Premier of Alberta. Take the politics out of this if you can, @jkenney . Supervised Consumption Services save the lives of hundreds of Albertans that deserve more of your respect. #ableg

Jason Kenney 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇮🇱

@jkenney

4 years

More and more data confirms that the NDP drug sites have hit local communities with an increase in crime and anti-social behaviour. We can’t ignore the social and economic impact.

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@ryanjespersen

4 years

If your first instinct, upon hearing Canada will assist Cdn families w/ funeral/travel costs up to $25k/victim, is to politicize a tragic circumstance and pile on the Prime Minister, you need to take a time out. This is a compassionate society looking after its own. #FlightPS752

Timothy Wong ARCT ARMTA

@EdmontonCellist

4 years

@ryanjespersen 100% agree with you. Thank you for saying what absolutely needs to be said. Canada is compassionate - it is what sets us apart from many governments around the world. It’s why people from around the world want to come here.

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3 years

With @JulieRohrYEG 's blessing, it's an honour to announce the #RealTalkRJ Julie Rohr Scholarship. Save the date - Thurs, June 23, 2022 - for the inaugural @RealTalkRJ Golf Tournament @ranchgolfcourse in support of our new scholarship fund! Details to come. #yeg #welovejulierohr

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

In spite of an absentee premier, health minister, and CMOH, true leaders emerge. It’s ridiculous this initiative is needed in the first place, but a huge shout out to the health professionals going above and beyond (yet again). #COVID19AB #ableg #ABhealth

𝙹𝚘𝚎 𝚅𝚒𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚍 [email protected]

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

These jerks spit in the face of so many fellow Albertans who’ve sacrificed so much over the past year. They dance on the graves of the 2083 who’ve died, and the thousands more that’ll carry scars for life. This is Jason Kenney’s Alberta...and that’s not a compliment. #RodeoClowns

Timm Bruch

@TimmCTV

3 years

I estimate there are close to 2,000 people outside of Bowden today for an "End the Lockdowns" Rodeo. Multiple health rules clearly being broken, but some tell me they're "not worried at all" about penalties. RCMP were briefly on scene. They're long gone. More: @CTVCalgary

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@ryanjespersen

4 years

The founding chairman of the @Alberta_UCP has deleted his Twitter account after this boneheaded attack on @HonAhmedHussen . When someone shows you who they are, believe them. #abpoli #cdnpoli

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@ryanjespersen

4 years

You can't get 98% of people to agree on anything. Except, it turns out, that Alberta's health minister needs to be reassigned. This is a remarkable result. Over to you, @jkenney . #ableg

Alberta Medical Association (AMA)

@Albertadoctors

4 years

The results of our referendum vote are in. There were 8,934 votes from physicians, residents and medical students across Alberta, which represents a “voter turn-out” of 67%. As for the results: 98% indicated they do NOT have confidence in the Minister. 1/

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@ryanjespersen

2 years

Between the “Christ follower” telling me to give the PM another hand job, and the “Happy Grandma of 12 ❤️” calling me a fat prick, I’m starting to think some of you are lying on your Twitter bios.

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@ryanjespersen

5 years

My beloved “Pops” just saw his last patient after 45 years of distinguished practice in #yyc . (My ever-selfless “Mama,” who left a successful education career to raise a family and manage the family practice, snapped this special photo.) Please join me in a toast! 🥂 #ABhealth

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

I’m at a loss for words. I don’t understand how an elected official could possibly be so tone deaf, so lacking in empathy, so devoid of wisdom. Who the hell would think this way, let alone say it out loud? History will not be kind to Jason Kenney. #ableg #COVID19AB #cdnpoli

Jason Kenney 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇮🇱

@jkenney

3 years

The people that are getting ill and hospitalized now are overall younger and without compromising health conditions because we took steps to protect vulnerable Albertans first. That strategy has worked. Now we just need to get everyone else vaccinated.

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@ryanjespersen

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It is IN me! I’m so grateful for the researchers, developers, supply chain experts, front line health care professionals, and everybody else that’s making these vaccinations possible. Thank you! 🙏🏻 #COVID19AB

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@ryanjespersen

4 years

My doctor (who’s younger than me) saw his final patient in #yeg yesterday. Alberta’s medical professionals have been gaslit, smeared, and disrespected by this government. A huge HELL YEAH to those walking off the job today. ✊🏼

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

Cancel your party plans. Move your mixer to Zoom. And say a prayer for our front line health care workers. #COVID19AB

Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health

@CMOH_Alberta

3 years

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update. We have identified 1,026 new cases. Today marks the first time we’ve seen over 1,000 new daily cases. I know Albertans are concerned with the alarming rise in cases – I share these concerns. (1/6)

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

Overdose deaths outpace #COVID19AB deaths in Alberta by a tragic 904-790 lives lost this year. Premier @jkenney points to CERB. My brother Kyle works @InsiteVan . He’s as much an expert on the front line of the #opioidcrisis as anybody in 🇨🇦. I asked for his thoughts... #ableg

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

Of all the things I've called Donald Trump, "former President" is my favourite. #InaugurationDay

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

JK’s banking on this thing blowing over. But he’s never been up front with you, Alberta. Not when he cheated to win his party’s leadership, not when he borrowed boots and a truck to play cowboy on the campaign trail, and sure as hell not now. Time to let him know the jig is up.

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

First order of business next #ableg session, right @jkenney ? #RealTalkRJ

Jason Kenney 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇮🇱

@jkenney

5 years

Albertans want their MLAs to be accountable to them. A UCP government would introduce a Recall Act allowing voters to fire their MLA in between elections if they have lost the public’s trust. Full plan here:

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@ryanjespersen

2 years

Thank you to the *real* Canadian truckers, who’ve busted their asses without interruption to keep shelves stocked and people fed! 🇨🇦 🚛

Tweeting Trucker🇨🇦🇮🇪🇺🇦

@DieselYorkie1

2 years

I'm back in Calgary with another load of produce. Imagine that, stocking those empty shelves!

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@ryanjespersen

2 years

I’m grateful for O&G workers like I’m grateful for thousands of other hard-working folks who toil through tough 🥶 snaps. Letter carriers, cops, fire & EMS, food delivery/drive-thru window staff, & many others fly under pandering politicians’ radar. Who else deserves a shout out?

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@ryanjespersen

2 years

Jason Kenney has dragged the reputation, decorum, and integrity of the Premier’s office so far into the 💩, classless posts like this seem almost normal. This is not normal. This is unacceptable. Alberta deserves better than @jkenney . #ableg #cdnpoli

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@ryanjespersen

5 years

@ThomasJTobin1 The day I listen to a single guy in a clerical collar tell me what’s harmful for children...

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@ryanjespersen

2 years

Not a good look, @edmontonpolice . If we’re going to let the “truckers” fuck everybody over for days on end, we’ve gotta let everybody else fuck everybody over, too. See how this works? #cdnpoli #ableg

Emma Jackson

@EmmaJackson57

2 years

Was told by the police today that we could be charged under the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act. Interesting how they refer to it when peaceful protestors are holding up the convoy, but not when the convoy is holding up the border for days. 🧐 #yeg #FluTruxKlanGoHome

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

We’ve lost a legendary broadcaster and a great Canadian. A man who lived (and fought until his final day) with dignity, class, and respect. Rest In Peace, Alex Trebek.

Rex Chapman🏇🏼

@RexChapman

3 years

Alex Trebek has passed-away at the age of 80 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. This clip is everything. Rest, Alex. Rest, sir...

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@ryanjespersen

4 years

Remember, my fellow Albertans. Our doctors already proposed a 5% wage cut. @shandro & the #UCP responded by walking away from the table, tearing up the existing deal, and imposing new terms. You wouldn’t stand for this in your workplace, and we shouldn’t stand for it now. #ableg

Robert (Bob) Summers

@RJSCity

4 years

Managing doctor costs (and thus doctor income) is a really important part of keeping our healthcare system affordable. I fully understand and appreciate that. What I don’t appreciate is the disrespectful and petulant approach that UPC leadership is choosing to take on this.

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@ryanjespersen

2 years

Our hearts are exploding! I'm beyond thrilled to introduce you to Noah Orville Jespersen, born June 2 at 10:46pm, weighing 6 lbs 8 ozs and measuring 18.5". Mommy @KariSkelton is a force of nature, and big brother Wyatt is over the moon. More photos here:

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

We’ll take out the trash in 2023, if not before. I don’t care where you sit on the political spectrum, this guy’s gotta go. #ableg #cdnpoli

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

If this is true, @CMOH_Alberta should resign. If this is not true, @CMOH_Alberta should resign. #ableg #cdnpoli #COVID19AB

Courtney Theriault

@cspotweet

3 years

Shandro says the idea to roll back COVID measures was Dr. Hinshaw's decision. #yeg #yyc #ableg #Covid19ab

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

At best, this is incompetence. At worst, it’s cronyism and corruption. If this government seeks to regain the trust of Albertans, it can start by shutting down the farce that is the @CDNEnergyCentre . #ableg

Charles Rusnell

@charlesrusnell

3 years

Alberta auditor general tabled report today. > $1.7B in accounting errors. One of worst audits veteran reporters have ever seen. Scathing assessment of War Room. Insufficient controls over expenses, sole-source contracts, procurement, conflict of interest. #ableg #cdnpoli

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@ryanjespersen

4 years

Can’t pay your staff, so have taxpayers foot the bill? Gutsy move for a party that does nothing but complain about getting screwed by Ottawa. #ableg #cdnpoli

Alberta’s United Conservative Party to apply for federal emergency wage subsidy program | Globaln...

A UCP spokesperson said the party is applying for the subsidy as its fundraising opportunities have been restricted during the pandemic.

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau makes his #RealTalkRJ debut on Tuesday, April 20th at 3:45pm MT/5:45pm ET. We'll talk #Budget2021 , including Canada's #COVID19 recovery plan, job creation, and a national childcare program. WATCH/LISTEN LIVE: #cdnpoli

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

Yo @CityofColdLake , come get your Councillor. 🤦🏻‍♂️

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@ryanjespersen

2 years

Wyatt’s excited to let you know he’s going to be a big brother! It’s been quite a journey to this point, and our family is grateful for all your support. Read more about our new arrival, coming June 2022, here: . Much love! ❤️

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

Police: “We are currently investigating a significant crime spree in progress somewhere in the province, and will provide further details in a couple days. In the meantime...we dunno, maybe lock your doors?” 😬🤦🏻‍♂️

Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health

@CMOH_Alberta

3 years

We are currently investigating a significant #COVID19AB outbreak in Alberta involving P.1 variants of concern (the variant that originated in Brazil), linked to a returning traveller. (1/4)

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

"I don't have time to freelance for the entire province," says Agriculture Minister (for the entire province) @DevinDVote . "You don't live in my riding, aren't my constituent...your local MLA represents you - not whatever random MLA you want to reach out to." WOW. #ableg

dirtqueen15

@dirtqueen15

3 years

@ryanjespersen I asked him about his personal behavior online and told me to contact my MLA because I'm not his constituent. Pathetic.

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@ryanjespersen

4 years

This is a remarkable development. Page upon page of proof the #UCP has lost the confidence of Alberta’s best and brightest. This government might lose 30 seats next election for its handling of the health file alone. #ableg #abhealth

Alberta Medical Association (AMA)

@Albertadoctors

4 years

"We unanimously reject unilateral actions taken by this government regarding physician services. We will not enter into discussions without AMA representation AMA." - Section of Addiction Medicine @shandro #ableg #abpoli 1/40

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@ryanjespersen

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I came around the corner, and there he was…playing “podcast”. So enthralled, he didn’t even notice Daddy standing there proud as punch. Despite the challenges of working from home, this moment made my month. Precious memories are often made when we least expect them! #RealTalkRJ

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

No public consultation on open pit coal mining in the mountains. No consultation w/ municipalities on property tax breaks for oil and gas. No consultation w/ teachers on moving their pension dollars. No consultation on consolidating 911 services, or closing SCS, or... #ableg #UCP

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

Not only did @MikeNickelYEG lose #yeg 's mayoral race for a third time, but all six #yegcc candidates he endorsed lost, too. In Mike's concession speech, he called the #yegvote "status quo". That deserved a look on @RealTalkRJ . LINK TO MY FULL COMMENTS:

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

Imagine being such a piece of trash that you tweet this two days after four Muslim family members were murdered because of their faith. Imagine taking this position as a nation grieves 215 souls buried at a former residential school. Shame on @MaximeBernier & Rex Murphy. #cdnpoli

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@ryanjespersen

2 years

There’s a lot going on here. Welcome to Planet Earth, sweet baby Rebel! ❤️

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

Big, powerful political parties triggered by sidewalk chalk is one of my favourite #ableg storylines. 🎨 😱

Anne Irwin, CD, PhD

@DrAnneIrwin

3 years

Private message from my MLA today. Apparently chalking a sidewalk is "defacing property". #TestTraceIsolateAB #FiretheUCP #FireJasonStephan

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

This, coming from the guy who cancelled on me hours before his #RealTalkRJ interview, and had his staff go radio silent ever since. Tell us more about courage under fire, Pierre. #cdnpoli

Pierre Poilievre

@PierrePoilievre

3 years

The reason Liberal media darlings like Morneau, Freeland & Carney unravel at Parliamentary committees is that they’re not used to tough questions. So they don’t know basic facts & can’t defend obvious contradictions in their shallow, but trendy, talking points.

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

I can't help but smirk when @jkenney talks about "ideological pressure". Literally nobody in Canada is more beholden to their ideology than Premier Kenney. #COVID19AB #ableg

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@ryanjespersen

4 years

Anybody else receiving multiple scam/spam phone calls every day? I’m getting them from 1-800 numbers, along with numbers from various states (WA, GA, TX, etc). Revenue Canada scams, Canada Border Services scams, etc. Any insight?

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

It's time for @CMOH_Alberta to either tell Albertans where this #COVID19AB outbreak is, or resign if she can't. I have no doubt there's political interference all over this file, but this is absolutely preposterous. #ableg #ABhealth

Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health

@CMOH_Alberta

3 years

I also want to update Albertans on the #COVID19AB outbreak involving P.1 variants of concern. At this time, the outbreak appears linked to a large employer with multiple sites across Western Canada. (4/10)

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

@drdagly I am so grateful for your expertise, your humble service, and your incredible, vulnerable, informative public communication throughout this prolonged nightmare. Thank you, Doctor.

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

"I didn't vote for @jkenney because he's full of shit." High River @mayorsnod ain't tipsy-toeing in the tulips on this morning's #RealTalkRJ ! #ableg #cdnpoli

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

International students are now being advised against studying at Alberta universities. Yet another example of @jkenney harming the health and reputation of our post-secondary institutions. #ableg #UCP

International Student

@intstudent

3 years

@jaclynmacrae Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We chose this destination last week before the decision was made to lift regulations. We do not encourage students to study in an unsafe environment and we removed the post and will be removing any Alberta-related content immediately.

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@ryanjespersen

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#RealTalkRJ viewer “JT” sends these photos from Grande Prairie. Minister @TracyAllardUCP ’s office has a few decorative additions today. “When I heard about your holiday, I was celebrating my anniversary at home, b/c it was the right thing to do.” #ableg #cdnpoli #AlohaAllard

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@ryanjespersen

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I've interviewed thousands of people. I'm not sure anyone's ever made me smile like @GurdeepPandher did on today's #RealTalkRJ . What an absolute gem. If Gurdeep doesn't deserve the Order of Canada, I'm not sure who does. FULL CHAT (w/ #bhangra dance) -->

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

If politicians use their influence to get a radio host fired, should we care when they bray about "cancel culture"?

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@ryanjespersen

4 years

As a talk host, it's a helluva thing to be threatened with legal action from a $500M/yr school district. I won't be bullied into silence. Today, I responded to Edmonton Catholic Schools' heavy-handed mismanagement of this sensitive story: #yeg

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@ryanjespersen

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Right-wing “freedom fighters” despise cancel culture, unless it’s them doing the cancelling. This is embarrassing, @TwitterSupport . Dr. @jvipondmd has done more for public health over the past 18 months than the Alberta government and health authorities combined. #ableg #ABhealth

Kashif Pirzada, MD

@KashPrime

2 years

Suspending @jvipondmd is an outrage. No one has done more to save lives in Alberta than him. This is coordinated activity and is a massive reason this sector needs regulation and the unmasking of anonymous troll accounts. Anyone have a connection to @TwitterSupport to fix this?

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“Let me be clear” - @jkenney knew full well he’d lose his multi-million-dollar lawsuit vs the federal #carbontax . The fight, not the win, matters most. If downtown #yyc sees JK throwing punches - via the courts, the War Room™, or elsewhere - he’s happy to spend our money. #ableg

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@ryanjespersen

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"Should I be honoured to serve as Premier, I will take an *immediate* 10% pay cut." It's been ten weeks since the election. Young minimum wage earners took a haircut right away, but not @jkenney . He and I must have different definitions of immediate. #ableg

Jason Kenney 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇮🇱

@jkenney

5 years

A UCP Government will lead by example by cutting the Premier's pay by 10%, and that of MLAs by 5%. More details here:

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In Jason Kenney’s Alberta, you pay more for utilities, car insurance, driver’s medicals, bussing and school fees, post-secondary tuition, property taxes, provincial parks, dental and radiology exams, and much more… but you’ll pay less for chew. 🤠 #ableg

Cancer society says Alberta chewing tobacco tax reduction 'lose-lose' | CBC News

A policy analyst at the Canadian Cancer Society says Alberta is moving in the wrong direction by rolling back taxes on some types of tobacco products — something which could reduce the province's...

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Art Price, former CEO of @HuskyEnergy , on the death of #KeystoneXL : "Pipelines today make no sense. There's a surplus in the market. Stop trying to focus Alberta's economy on growing oil production. Drop it. The industry has." FULL CHAT: #cdnpoli #ableg

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@ryanjespersen

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Gotta ask: Why is it faith communities, Christians in particular, that are so prominently breaking the law, brazenly ignoring COVID regulations? Get upset if you will, but I'm not wrong. What is it? Belief in some form of divine protection? Cynicsm around science? Serious Q.

TMZ

@TMZ

3 years

Kirk Cameron and Christmas Carolers Flaunt COVID Mask Rules, Social Distancing

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

4 years

Stay-at-home anniversary brunch is going perfectly, thank you for asking.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

I dare @BrockWHarrison to use the word “elites” in a tweet ever again. #ableg #cdnpoli

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

This asshole spent the last four years whipping these maniacs into the frenzy we see unfolding today in DC. Heaven forbid something happens today, blood is on Trump's hands, and the hands of everybody who's enabled and amplified his reckless stupidity, including here in Canada.

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

3 years

Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

I didn’t have “Turn campgrounds into coal mines” on my @jkenney #UCP bingo card. I guess even I underestimated how low he’d go to do favours for his friends. #ableg

Alberta Hiking Association

@AlbertaHiking

3 years

This is tragic. 2018 Shunda Provincial Recreation Area proposed as part of Bighorn plan. Opposed by @JasonNixonAB . Coal Policy Removed. December 2020 area leased for surface coal mining #abcoal #ableg

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

Yes, this will likely get even uglier. And yes, our neighbours to the south have some serious healing to do. Even still...this is me alllllllllllllllllll day long. #packyershit #yourefired 🇺🇸🇨🇦

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

7 years

Some folks are upset at Number Ninety-Seven for dressing up like Trump. (🙄) Are you one of them? RT if yes, like if no.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

Happy to oblige. #RealTalkRJ

Meghan

@meghanandy

3 years

Hey @ryanjespersen ! Can we chat about how everyone who tweeted this photo got blocked by @DevinDVote on #RealTalkRJ tomorrow?

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

Mike Nickel is a liar and a bully. If elected mayor, he will do irreparable damage to #yeg ’s reputation and well-being. Regardless of where you stand politically, there is a better choice. On Oct 18th, please vote wisely, and make sure your friends and family do the same. #yegcc

Amarjeet Sohi

@AmarjeetSohiYEG

3 years

This morning, Mr. Nickel made a serious allegation against me. It is a lie. As a leader, I hold myself to the highest standard and would never compromise my duty to the public.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

LOL. These fuckin’ guys, man. #ableg

Kevin Nimmock

@KevinNimmock

3 years

The Government of Alberta has appointed its first ever chief firearms officer. Teri Bryant will join Justice Minister Kaycee Madu on a "tour of Alberta shooting ranges to connect directly with Albertans who own and use firearms," according to a news release.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

Some people credit @jkenney for being a formidable politician. He couldn't possibly have read the room any worse than he did today. (Not to rub salt in the wound, Alberta, but between Premier's staff and his War Room, we're shelling out $33M/year for this circus.) #ableg #cdnpoli

Chris Turner

@theturner

3 years

I am listening to Jason Kenney try to chastise the incoming Biden Administration over KXL and it's hard to imagine a veteran politician misreading a day's mood any worse than this #ableg

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

4 years

Imagine independent Alberta competing with the US *and* Canada over N95 masks. Imagine an economy hammered by $5 oil trying to support unemployed workers and struggling businesses. For better or for worse... No wonder it’s nothing but crickets from the WEXIT camp these days.

Devlin MacGregor

@ImaSayThis

4 years

@ryanjespersen @KikkiPlanet I haven’t heard much #Wexit talk now that everyone’s looking to Ottawa for help.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

4 years

Somebody’s got a case of the Mondays.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

5 years

Phenomenal ad, from both a marketing and messaging standpoint. If you're triggered or angered by "Let's be/raise decent human beings," chances are you're part of the problem. #TheBestMenCanBe

Gillette

@Gillette

5 years

“Boys will be boys”? Isn’t it time we stopped excusing bad behavior? Re-think and take action by joining us at . #TheBestMenCanBe

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

4 years

It’s literally been nothing but backtracking, gaffes, and apologies since Day One. That’s just a fact. $30M/yr pays for a whole bunch of teachers and nurses. Shut this War Room down, already. #ableg

Tom Olsen

@TomOlsenXIX

4 years

I apologize for some of the tweets in @CDNEnergyCentre Twitter thread this am The tone did not meet CEC's standard for public discourse This issue has been dealt with internally There will be a substantive response to the NYT article w/in our mandate of challenging inaccuracies

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

I said what I said. #cdnpoli #PPC

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

@RealTalkRJ

3 years

"If you support (the PPC) you're either ignorant or disgusting." @ryanjespersen on the hateful, dangerous views whipped up and galvanized by the far-right People's Party of Canada, on #RealTalkRJ . WATCH: LISTEN: #cdnpoli #abpoli

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

2 months

Who would you rather have a beer with? #cdnpoli 🍻

Justin Trudeau

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

When you interview the Prime Minister on April 20th, you obviously ask him about 4/20. (I did talk about other things w/ PM @JustinTrudeau , too. If you missed our conversation live on #RealTalkRJ , here it is: ) #cdnpoli #Budget2021 #UBI #childcare #China

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

A day late and a dollar short. How is a guy with a $3M/yr staff, including issues managers, so ill-equipped to manage any actual issues? #ableg #cdnpoli #COVID19AB

Jason Kenney 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇮🇱

@jkenney

3 years

It is disturbing and to see large numbers of people gathering this weekend at Bowden in flagrant violation of COVID-19 public health measures.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

There will be no guest for the first 30 minutes of Monday's #RealTalkRJ . I've got a few things to say (and it's probably good I've got time to count to a million before then). 🤬

Onion on My Belt

@arrrdeecee

3 years

I just realized tomorrow is Saturday and there's no #RealTalkRJ . We need you, @ryanjespersen after this clown show of a presser!!

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

People who refuse to get vaccinated, or are “still doing (their) own research” are not only extending this pandemic (🤬), but are directly causing cancer surgeries to be postponed. I am running out of reasons to treat these folks with any semblance of decency or respect.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

🎯🎯🎯 #ableg #cdnpoli

Courtney Theriault

@cspotweet

3 years

Here's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offering his take on Premier Jason Kenney's call to review Canada's equalization program. #yeg #yyc #ableg #Cdnpoli

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

2 years

The (literal) poster boy for Alberta’s “Best Summer Ever,” everybody. 🙄

Ben Harper

@Ben_S_Harper

2 years

Trudeau cancelling Christmas in 3,2,1... No preparation, no improvements, and another wave. Late and ineffective at the borders again; late on vaccines (boosters) again; late on testing accessibility (at home) again; insufficient healthcare capacity; etc

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

4 years

I’ll solve Canada’s pandemic potato problem single-handedly if I have to. 🇨🇦

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

A bunch of you have asked me re: Mike Nickel’s statement he didn’t participate in Thursday’s #yeg mayoral forum because he has an axe to grind with the moderator (me). I’ll just say this: I’m a professional, and mayors need to be able to work with people they don’t like. #yegcc

Crystal D

@CrystalDentman

3 years

So a potential mayoral candidate didn't participate in a debate because he didn't like the moderator? Maybe I'm naive but shouldn't the mayor be impartial and represent the whole city and all its citizens? At least be willing to communicate like an adult. But what do I know.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

History will not look kindly upon @jkenney ’s tenure, nor the people who enabled him along the way. #cdnpoli

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

9 months

A predator given access to kids for 25 years. Survivor reports of sexual assaults covered up. A class action settled with SEVENTY names attached. It'd be enough to bury almost any organization in Canada. But not the Stampede. Where's the outrage from Calgary's loudest voices?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

@RealTalkRJ

9 months

"You're all putting your tails between your legs, and you're running away." Real Talk about the Calgary Stampede sexual assault scandal with @ryanjespersen and @carter_AB . 📺 FULL: 🎧 FULL: #calgarystampede #yyc #RealTalkRJ

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

11 months

In sixty seconds or less, here's why former PC cabinet minister @Doug13Ways is endorsing the NDP this election. FULL @RealTalkRJ INTERVIEW:

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

2 years

It takes a huge amount of courage to take a stand like this. Our privilege prevents us from fully understanding the risks incurred by Russians speaking out against Vladimir Putin. ✊🏼🇺🇦

Courtney Theriault

@cspotweet

2 years

"No war please." That's what Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev wrote on an actual camera after winning his match today.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

“Tomorrow will be difficult for many.” Speak for yourself, @MikeNickelYEG !

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@ryanjespersen

3 years

Real Talk Trailer

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

5 years

WHAT KIND OF A JOKE WAS THAT, @JustinTrudeau ?! You just insulted millions of Canadians (and wasted ten minutes of my valuable airtime) with that bogus non-announcement. That was nothing more than a BS stump speech. (Warn me next time, @SohiAmarjeet . That was ridiculous.) #cdnpoli

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

4 years

Listener texts, "When you LOOK for racism, of course you find it everywhere." Like telling a homeowner, "Well, yeah. When you LOOK for black mould, you'll find it everywhere." Or a patient pre-MRI, "Well, yeah. When you LOOK for cancer, you'll find it everywhere." LOOK FOR IT.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

4 years

Canada does not have a hate problem. Just ask John.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

3 years

This tweet reads like it’s typed by Kenney himself. I don’t know who’s behind the wheel of @ElectionsAB ’s Twitter, but ELECTION DAY is lousy timing for snark from the official account. Especially at a time when public confidence in the AB govt is (literally) at an all-time low.

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Ryan Jespersen

@ryanjespersen

2 years

You’d think, “There’s no way this is real,” but it sure is. From a politician, no less. Absolutely amazing. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

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