Over the past 5 years or more that I have been writing about our
Canadian Democracy I have only taken a couple of very brief breaks
from my self imposed weekly posting schedule before some outrageous
action (by the former Harper Regime) has had me once again back
shedding some light and opinion upon the state of said democracy. I
now feel it is time for me to step away from such activities for a
while and enjoy the summer months of my 70th year without
worrying about such things. That is not to say that I will not
continue to keep up to date with the goings on in Ottawa and across
the country but I now feel mush more confident that the steady slip
into dictatorship has been halted and is in fact headed back to where
it should be. It is of course far from a done deal and promises do
not legislation make, but at least (thus far) our new government is
making the right noises and trying to undo the damage done over the
past several years. Its early days yet but I do hope that they manage
to bring in a more non partisan and cooperative attitude to both The
House and The Senate and return our environmental and social
safeguards to their previous (or better) values..
I will not be totally abandoning the blog, just writing myself a
little less. I will probably, on occasion, be re-posting articles
from other bloggers and news media that focuses upon democratic
issues and deserve further attention, and occasionally having my say
on things as and when the mood strikes me. I simply will not be
writing weekly for the foreseeable future.
This blog remains open to those who do not have a forum of their
own to express their views, concerns and aspirations for and about
our Canadian Democracy and those who wish may submit articles for
publication via email to democracyunderfire@gmail.com.
Please see our “Submitting
Articles” guidelines in that regard.
May this summer and the years beyond continue to bring us 'Sunny
Days'.
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4 comments:
Enjoy a well-deserved rest, Rural. You have gone above and beyond the call of service in the extensive and I am sure soul-affecting coverage you gave to the darkest years our country has ever faced.
When I taught school, Rural, the summer holidays were a time to recharge. Enjoy your time off. I'll be looking forward to your return.
Enjoy the beauty of Summer Rural, with a well deserved time off.
Thanks guys, I am hoping that some summer sun will bring back both my mental and physical wellbeing and ambition!
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