When Political Passion Turns Poisonous: Exposing Online Threats, Doxxing, and the Alarming Double Standard in Justice

Wes Wirtz

January 8th, 2026

By: Jason LaFace

Imagine scrolling through your social media feed, only to stumble upon a chilling message that drags your innocent child into a vicious political vendetta. Or picture an elected official, tirelessly serving her province, becoming the target of explicit threats of violence—all while authorities turn a blind eye. This isn't dystopian fiction; it's the harsh reality unfolding right now in Alberta's online political arena. Today, I want to pull back the curtain on a disturbing case that exemplifies how far some will go to silence opposing voices, and why it's high time we demand equal justice for all. Meet "Wes Wirtz", a vocal critic of conservative influencers whose actions have crossed from debate into danger. His story isn't just alarming—it's a wake-up call for anyone who values civility, safety, and fairness in our democracy.

In an era where keyboards wield more power than ever, differences of opinion should fuel healthy discourse, not fuel for harassment. Yet Wirtz, operating under handles like @dubsaxtheboard on BlueSky and @flummoxedoxen on Instagram and Threads, has weaponized his platform against those he opposes. Aligned with left-leaning networks such as Never51st/NeverUCP and a staunch supporter of NDP figures like Charlie Angus, Wirtz embodies the dark side of ideological fervor. It's one thing to challenge policies or ideologies passionately; it's another to invade personal lives, endanger families, and incite violence. And when the system fails to act, it sends a chilling message: some threats are tolerable if they come from the "right" side.

Let's dive into the heart of this saga, starting with the moment it escalated from trolling to terror. On Threads, Wirtz—as @flummoxedoxen—began harassing Berta Proud Dad, a dedicated conservative voice championing family values and accountability in Alberta politics. What could have remained a heated exchange turned sinister when Wirtz tagged Berta Proud Dad's daughter, exposing her to a swarm of unwanted scrutiny. But he didn't stop at doxing; he escalated to direct intimidation. Hopping over to Instagram under @weswirtz, he commented on the young woman's personal account: "Hey Payton, Are you aware your parents are trying to stick your future into a Nazi dictatorship? You should think about looking into what they're doing, it's nothing good for you, or my family and daughter."

Can you feel the invasion? This wasn't debate—it was a calculated strike at a family's core, using inflammatory Nazi comparisons to sow fear and division. No child should ever be collateral in an adult's political grudge.

How did we uncover Wirtz's web of identities? It started with vigilance and simple digital sleuthing—tools available to anyone tired of anonymous cowards hiding behind screens. We noticed the profile picture on his @weswirtz Instagram account and cross-referenced it using the Wayback Machine, the internet's time capsule that archives web pages. Archived posts from @dubsaxtheboard on BlueSky matched perfectly. Digging deeper, a screenshot in those archives linked the same image to a Wes Wirtz on Facebook, tying it all back to @flummoxedoxen on Threads. It was a trail as clear as day, proving that in the digital age, your actions leave indelible footprints. This revelation wasn't born from malice but from a need to hold accountable those who think they can operate in shadows.

But the doxing pales in comparison to the outright threats unearthed in those BlueSky archives. Wirtz didn't mince words: his posts targeted Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and other leaders with explicit calls for violence that should set off every alarm bell in law enforcement. These weren't offhand remarks; they were deliberate, dangerous declarations that demand investigation. We reported them to the police, expecting swift action to protect public servants and maintain order. Instead? Crickets. Nothing. Zero follow-up. Now, flip the script: if a conservative supporter hurled similar threats at an NDP leader, would the response be the same? History suggests not—raids, arrests, and headlines would follow in a flash. This glaring double standard isn't just unfair; it's a betrayal of justice, eroding trust in our institutions and emboldening extremists on one side while muzzling the other.

This hypocrisy hits home for me in ways I wish it didn't. Since 2017, I've been on the front lines, advocating against harm reduction policies and safe injection sites that I believe harm communities more than help them. For daring to speak out, my family and I became targets of a relentless campaign orchestrated by political proxies, with the NDP pulling strings from the shadows. Smear tactics were just the start: my kids were stalked and filmed playing innocently with my grandson in a park. Then came the harassment from Red Deer Antifa activists—NDP and LGBTQ+ allies—who bullied my ex-boss into firing me, labeling me "far-right" and threatening to destroy his business's online reputation if he refused. Even mainstream outlets like Sudbury.com piled on, churning out hit pieces that reeked of coordinated leftist sabotage.

The toll? Devastating. By 2020, I'd lost my thriving restaurant, my home—my entire livelihood—for refusing to back down. I poured my energy into organizing the Freedom Convoy via Canada Unity, amplifying voices crushed under government overreach. Yet even now, in 2026, the doxing, threats, and hatred persist from NDP loyalists, unions, LGBTQ+ groups, and liberal sympathizers. And the police? They did nothing then, and they're doing nothing now with Wirtz. It's a pattern that screams injustice: when will threats against conservatives be taken seriously? When will families like mine—or Berta Proud Dad's—get the protection we deserve?

This isn't about left versus right; it's about right versus wrong. Under the glossy veneer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we've seen a surge in unchecked hate—protests glorifying foreign terrorists and cartels, the sexualization of children through drag queen story hours, and violent ANTIFA antics masquerading as activism. Meanwhile, conservative advocates are demonized, doxed, and driven to ruin with impunity. Enough is enough. If we let this slide, we invite chaos into our streets and screens, where threats become actions and division becomes destruction.

I urge you, dear reader: don't just scroll past this. Share this story. Demand answers from your local police and politicians. Contact Premier Smith's office and insist on investigations that transcend party lines. True justice isn't selective—it's blind to ideology and swift against threats. Together, we can reclaim a Canada where voices are heard, not hunted. The time to act is now, before the next threat hits closer to home. What will you do to make it happen?

If you relate to this story and would like to share your experience, please email me:

jason@albertaradio.ca