So, here's the thing... if you're in a romantic relationship with someone, and they keep ...

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I'm a Canadian criminal defence lawyer with a special interest in firearms and weapons law. I've taught classes on the subject at the University of Alberta, and am a respected voice on these issues.

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Runkle of the Bailey@ianrunkle

October 06, 2021

So, here's the thing... if you're in a romantic relationship with someone, and they keep apologizing for doing horrible shit and promising it'll never happen again...

Well, if you get one apology, it might still happen again.

But by the point you're on to your third or fourth apology, it is definitely going to happen again.

This is the abuser's playbook.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-trudeau-says-travelling-on-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/

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Trudeau ‘regrets’ travelling to Tofino on first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to reporters for the first time since travelling to Tofino while the country was formally honouring survivors of residential schools

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