tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post5315735184048414612..comments2024-03-28T10:10:38.940-04:00Comments on Politics and its Discontents: Details. Mere DetailsLornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-44103459577927966772015-03-04T14:45:58.390-05:002015-03-04T14:45:58.390-05:00I have read the book, Pamela, and it is a chilling...I have read the book, Pamela, and it is a chilling account of the man leading our country into areas we once held sacrosanct.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-42920651412671328632015-03-04T14:32:46.535-05:002015-03-04T14:32:46.535-05:00I agree with Owen, "They are determined to un...I agree with Owen, "They are determined to undermine the Charter". This is their goal with almost all the unconstitutional legislation they put forth. I'm reading Lawrence Martin's book "Harperland" and more then anything he captures and reveals Harper for the dictator he is and this book was written before he got his majority.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842215982128591742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-61399005626995308622015-03-04T14:01:03.157-05:002015-03-04T14:01:03.157-05:00My blog, as always, is open for your use, Salamand...My blog, as always, is open for your use, Salamander. Perhaps to aid you in your deliberations, I shall post your comment as a separate entry, in case others would like to weigh in on the questions you pose here.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-14375050649590550352015-03-04T13:03:46.709-05:002015-03-04T13:03:46.709-05:00.. the other day, I was thinking about 'the Ba..... the other day, I was thinking about 'the Base' ..<br />that unusual group of committed voters for Stephen Harper..<br />plus truly fervent media.. Lilley, Levant et al<br />wondering what caused their odd shrill partisan malady<br /><br />And I was also thing about the Harper apparatus - Party & Government<br />and the retinue of PMO, lawyers, RoboCall vendors, pollsters etc etc<br />and beyond belief wealthy corporate partners & think tanks<br />you know, the folks that truly benefit from their complicity<br /><br />And then I thought about the rest of Canada.. voters, people, kids, elders etc<br />and within that group I guess falls Trudeau & Mulcair, May et al<br />all with some sort of perspective or belief in what exactly Canada stands for<br />province to province, urban rural, young old, employed or unemployed etc <br /><br />I can't claim any blinding insight came from that particular thinking session<br />it was really just musing to myself on how laughable or insane the reality is..<br /><br />I asked myself some simple questions though.. about what defines Canadians<br />now.. like right now.. A majority of Canadians.. and to a certain extent..<br />eligible voter Canadians.. When they vote.. what drives that decision?<br />Or even if not voting, what drives their perception of Canada<br />and their perception of the politics or politicians currently serving Canadians..<br />You know.. as elected public servants.. or paid public servants ?<br /><br />I plan to write a 'rant' .. like the 'I am Joe' kind of rant..<br />and I want to write it correctly.. because I'm not Joe.. I'm me<br />and I want the rant to speak to and speak for current Canadians<br /><br />And if I can't exactly put my thumb on what describes all Canadians<br />or what the particular dreams, needs or wishes of each or all Canadians are ..<br />I certainly want to identify what I'm certain they do not want or believe in..<br />as well as the issues or action or realities that give them pause, fear & doubts<br /><br />I get that Canadians may not support Trudeau, Mulcair, Ms May etc<br />as being a clear improvement over Mr Harper & his record or promises<br />and that bothers me.. It really truly scares me, as a Canadian..<br />That we have no obvious and clear alternative to a despicable flailing government<br /><br />How can this be? That we must even contemplate such a catastrophic failure?<br /><br />I'll think on this some more.. work on my rant..<br />and hope Duffy & Harper's key associates' testimonies<br />at the very least send the toxic government, party and apparatus packingthe salamanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853337802990122289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-74414627550362875022015-03-04T11:27:30.298-05:002015-03-04T11:27:30.298-05:00i can't help but wonder what the next Harper s...i can't help but wonder what the next Harper salvo against the Supreme Court will be, Owen.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-873896787006599322015-03-04T11:13:39.004-05:002015-03-04T11:13:39.004-05:00They are determined to undermine the Charter, Lorn...They are determined to undermine the Charter, Lorne. The Supreme Court is our last line of defense.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.com