FILDEBRANDT: The Branch Arturians have long since jumped the shark

Artur doesn't exactly have a track record of "skipping town"; what a joke. How exactly is he a charlatan? What?! You may not like his personality, but how can you claim Artur hasn't made personal sacrifices? Who has made more sacrifices?! What has Danielle Smith done to deserve such undying allegiance; absolutely nothing! I guess the western standard is Smith's personal news letter now. I am not planning on voting for Artur, but this political hit-job is enough to make me quit this subscription, and I am not one to say things like that. You may not like his personality but this is stupid. How can you know what Artur's motives are? Why don't you hold Smith accountable for appointing Shandro and do some real journalism? Pathetic article.

I found Arthur's role in the early stages of the Plandemic important. Standing against the state and it's AHS henchmen needed to be done, and needed to be seen. Bravo to him for that.

However, over the last year or so his motives and actions are questionable. A victim of his own recent popularity perhaps. In any case, the person I saw as one of integrity early in the Plandemic has since acted in ways to discredit himself and his cause.

The bright spotlight he was under seems to have got to him, and he ended up throwing Smith under the bus when, at great personal risk, she extended a helpful hand. Backstabbing her like that was a huge mistake, reminding us all he's just a man, as are we all. But let's not forget that, when push came to shove, it was Artur and Ezra that got together and crawled right up Kenney's main avenue, where they put him in a chokehold that ended his 25yr political career. They were on their own, and never asked for anything back. I'm not saying the way he treated Smith was right. I'm just saying maybe we all owe him an inch or three of slack.

They may be an offshoot of the Brand Hinminians.

Pawlowski is a nut bar, he's always been a nut bar but he's becoming increasingly more unhinged. As much as I'm a libertarian and very much against government intervention, I think this narcissist should be locked up for as much his own good as to protect from the damage he's doing to society. Please please, for God's sake, tune this lunatic out and stop giving him the attention he craves

Mr. Fildebrandt. While you make some true and valid statements, you then destroy any credibility you had to make those statements. We all know "Branch Arturians" is a reference to "Branch Davidians", the nutbar cult that wanted to fight the FBI. Labeling ALL people who have a place in their heart for Pastor Artur as "Branch Arturians" is low - something I expect from the NDP and Rachel Notley. I find it riduclous that after all Trump did for America (and by default Canada) the biggest complaint is that Trump wasn't "presidential enough". Is Biden 'presidential' enough for you? Is Trudeau 'presidential' enough for you? What version of 'presidential' do you want? While I wish Pastor Artur would not be so combative, he went to prison for us! Have you gone to prison? Are you willing to? Maybe if you went to prison you would be a little more understanding. Has Pastor Artur done anything truly wrong except upset the delicate sensibilities of those who stand by and say nothing while the NDP AND the UCP drive Alberta into the ground? They have had 8 years and look where we are. Crime is out of control. Healthcare is on life support. Education outcomes have fallen dramatically. If ALberta was any NHL or NFL team, the losing records of the NDP and UCP would be fired! The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

I think there is more to the story than we will ever know. If I were forced to choose between Artur or any of the Kenney loyalists I would trust Artur any day of the week and twice on Sunday. I could never support religion and politics mixing, and I don't understand the latest strange turn in the last few months.

That said, when the Alberta politicians responsible spend as many days in jail as Alberta pastors without bail, we will get closer to the truth.

For now I won't be jumping on the bashing bandwagon, let him without sin, cast the first stone and all. We have all said and done things in the heat of the moment, thankfully we don't have the powerful enemies who did clear wrong to this man, who are clearly wiping their foreheads in relief he is drawing attention off their sins.

I want to remind some people here that a being critical of the WS and some columnists in particular, that the Only positive reporting the freedom rallies and freedom convoy got was from independent news organizations such as WS, Rebel and TNN, I want to remind people what we where called by MSM as they Parroted their Masters in tge Lib/NDP regime, we where Natsi’s, we took up space, we where “white supremisists, the only ones who defended us where these independent organizations. Now they are accusing them and us of not doing enough, yet I have not seen any of them list what they have done for the cause of freedom. Derek has laid out a brief history of this street preacher Pawlowski, I had never heard of him before the mistreatment he received at the hands of the police, and supported him both figuratively and monetarily, but that dried up with his secret recording, and his lies about the conversation, now this latest outburst, no proof, no evidence presented, just a rabid unhinged outburst, he is no longer anyone I can support, he is appearing more and more unhinged, he trying to get the UCP defeated, does that mean he is supporting the NDP? Why does he want to see the NDP win swing ridings? The NDP would love to lock this kook up and throw away the key, but here he is, trying to make sure they form government by running candidates in swing ridings with the specific reason to defeat UCP candidates. The guy is a full fledged nutcase, and frankly I’m embarrassed that he sucked me into his scheme. I now hope he feels the full brunt of the justice system, he is a con artist.

From hero to zero 🤨!

and BTW, I believe it is illegal to record a conversation with someone without telling them they are being recorded, and obtaining their consent.

Well said Mr. Fildebrandt, thank you.

Excellent article, his actions remind me of another drama teacher masquerading as a street preacher/ prime minister.

I did not see Fildebrandt at any of the freedom rallies in Calgary. I did see other Edmontonians though. This column was a political hit job because Fildebrandt is angry that his beloved UCP is in a tight race and could use some help eliminating any conservative rivals. He underestimates the depth of betrayal many feel towards the UCP for the needless and unthinkable lockdowns and mandates. That we should forgive and forget. Nope. To vote for the lesser of two evils is still voting for evil. I’ll never do that again. Smith abandoned us and we are abandoning her. Shandro and the other perps are still in power. The war is not over.

I've always thought this guy was an embarrassment to Christians from the moment those videos of him chasing cops out of his church were released. His behavior stinks.

Arthur Pauwlinski and other preachers in Canada unfortunately do NOT have the right to freedom of religion or freedom of speech. The Charter of Rights April 2022 after 40 years in effect were abolished by the Autocratic Government of Jackal Trudeau following the Trucker's protest in February 2022. Bank accounts are easily seized at the Government's will along with unreasonable searches by the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mutant Police). Democracy is reserved ONLY for the Liberal Party and the NDP to rule Canada and cancel anyone as they please.

I was done with him when he inserted himself in the Coutts protest appearing as some sort of general when he was just wh-or-ing for attention. Blowhard of the highest order and a snake recording Danielle so he could try and blackmail her at the very least when she wanted to help. Scum

Derek, you nailed it about this guy, I was done with him when he secretly taped his call with Smith, now I am despising this guy.

Absolutely 100% agree with you Derek. This man is a charlatan and made my skin crawl since I first saw him speak. I met him once, and he comes off much better in person than in front of a microphone, but his ego is bigger than Kenney's. Is someone paying him to help take Alberta down the toilet? His actions get more and more horrifying by the day!