Jamie swift

Kingston writer Jamie Swift, author of numerous books. Interests include cultural politics of commemoration, confronting inequality and sorcery of the sardonic

[Carol Off @CarolOff_]

Does the #BattleofVimyRidge really mark the birth of a nation? Historian debunks *Vimyism* on @cbcasithappens lede #cdnpoli @jamieswift44

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Trudeau sips Vimyist koolaid, claims canada born in battle https://t.co/8viZK50ma0 let's grow up -- real war lessons https://t.co/qbGCFgVV6T

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thanks @saskweekend for interview debunking Vimyism and promoting post patriotic take on the Vimy anniversary @HuffPostCanada @MikeHudema

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Thanks, historians re prize nomination https://t.co/HQf33PuopL Validation within Vimyist tide. Remember Group of 7's Fred Varley "For What"?

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Fake News! "unity of purpose" https://t.co/Z6jTEDdbl9 Vimy battle led to conscription crisis, near-death for Canada #vimy100 #canhist

[Jamie swift @jamieswift44]

Fake News! "unity of purpose" https://t.co/Z6jTEDdbl9 Vimy battle led to conscription crisis, near-death for Canada #cdnpoli #cdnhist

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PostPatriotic war memorial! Will Cdn Vimy visitors visit poignant new reminder of war’s futility? https://t.co/aefi8pAhk8 #cdnhist #canhist

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Post Patriotic war memorial! Will Cdn Vimy visitors visit poignant new reminder of war’s futility? https://t.co/aefi8pAhk8 : #vimy100

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Ottawa's new toonie = image of Vimy monument "Sermon against futility of war" explained designer Walter Allward #cdnhist #canhist

[Jamie swift @jamieswift44]

Ottawa's new toonie = image of Vimy monument "Sermon against futility of war" explained designer Walter Allward. : #vimy100
#cdnpoli

[Jamie swift @jamieswift44]

Fake News! 3 days = 10,000 Cdns Killed/Wounded on Blood-Soaked Hill = “Birth of a Nation” #vimy100 https://t.co/qbGCFgVV6T #cdnpoli #cdnhist

[Jamie swift @jamieswift44]

Watch out for Vimy Trap as Canada prepares to send soldiers to Mail.... or somewhere
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