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some strange moment in history with the dumbest griftiest “democratic” leaders we have seen in Alberta ever… and we have historically seen some really weird sh*t https://t.co/LSWZz9WzMZ Alberta’s wildest political chapter: Bible Bill Aberhart’s Social Credit cabinets (1935–43). Three of the craziest stories: 1. Bankers’ Toadies (1937)
A pamphlet left on every MLA’s desk called for the “extermination” of 9 opponents, comparing them to snakes & snails. Government whip + British advisor charged with counselling to murder. 
🔗 https://t.co/voJV0uZjFA 2. “Funny Money” (1936)
Prosperity Certificates required weekly 1¢ stamps to stay valid. Stamps fell off so people pinned them with safety pins from underwear. Merchants (and even the government) refused them. 
🔗 https://t.co/HCMUWiCAdt 3. Press gag + foreign advisors take control (1937)
British Social Credit experts effectively directed cabinet policy. Government passed a law forcing newspapers to print official “corrections” and reveal sources. Lieutenant-Governor reserved assent; Supreme Court killed it. Edmonton Journal got a special Pulitzer. 
🔗 https://t.co/q8bRmv225p Pure prairie chaos isn’t unheard of, but it’s been a while since old Bible Bill has had serious competition from “Hold my American Beer” Dani has…