tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post569230495517202753..comments2023-01-14T05:10:26.912-05:00Comments on Democracy Under Fire: The Silence is Becoming Deafening. Ruralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11814103548500393628noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post-56503181930832507712015-08-30T15:45:51.936-04:002015-08-30T15:45:51.936-04:00Nor one that instills confidence and trust, OwenNor one that instills confidence and trust, OwenRuralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814103548500393628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post-66717248008075807902015-08-30T15:21:42.404-04:002015-08-30T15:21:42.404-04:00We are dealing with a man who brooks no challenger...We are dealing with a man who brooks no challengers -- outside or inside his party, Rural. Not exactly a Profile in Courage.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post-37134811562261378762015-08-30T15:04:31.265-04:002015-08-30T15:04:31.265-04:00The more I see the more I agree with your assessme...The more I see the more I agree with your assessment on the NDP leader, Pamela. I still would like to see a minority / coalition government BUT would they cooperate for the good of the country....seems improbable at this point. Sigh......Ruralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814103548500393628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post-3297718493286000012015-08-30T14:23:01.049-04:002015-08-30T14:23:01.049-04:00I think Rural, Mulcair will fit comfortably into H...I think Rural, Mulcair will fit comfortably into Harpers dictator shoes. As to Trudeau, the betrayal of a son whose father was instrumental in creating The Charter of Rights and Freedom, which for the first time included human rights in the Canadian constitution would be too astounding to contemplate, so I'll hold out on that judgement. We'll see soon enough in October if Trudeau is elected. If you are right, then we are truly doomed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842215982128591742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post-76759650562541122922015-08-30T12:30:48.313-04:002015-08-30T12:30:48.313-04:00Indeed Pamela, his arrogance .... and disdain for ...Indeed Pamela, his arrogance .... and disdain for public discourse is not only 'breath taking' but a clear sign that he has no regard for democratic conventions and will do anything (including withholding his true intentions) to retain power. The sad part is no only do the Con candidates go along with it but now we see other 'leaders' playing much the same game. I fear that the rot is now so deeply ingrained that even with a change in 'leadership' (and I use that term very loosely) little will change!Ruralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814103548500393628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post-15679682369280709962015-08-30T12:03:38.022-04:002015-08-30T12:03:38.022-04:00Harpers choreographed campaign Rural, is really so...Harpers choreographed campaign Rural, is really something to watch, that is when you have the stomach for it. His tight fisted control over the CON candidates is carried over in an election and of course they all obey. The MSM for the most part is giving him a pass once again.The accidental PM is digging his heals in and is refusing to leave. His behaviour is the same in election campaigning as it is in his governing, bullying, secrecy, lying, controlling,<br />incompetency, pursuing power, contemptuos of Canadians. The sheer arrogance of his behaviour I find breath taking. Canadians will have no excuse this time if Harper get's another majority. Even though he very much tries to control the message in his campaign, his sleazy behaviour is out there for all to see. He is like the tin pot leaders such as Mugabee, whose citizens can't stand, but he finds a way to rig the elections and stays in power for years.After hopefully, we throw him out, the whole country will need to take a shower.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842215982128591742noreply@blogger.com