tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post7703348575190267326..comments2023-01-14T05:10:26.912-05:00Comments on Democracy Under Fire: The House That Harper Built: Built to Last Ruralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11814103548500393628noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post-70061815704946961892015-11-29T09:36:54.444-05:002015-11-29T09:36:54.444-05:00Excellent article, Pamela. You observations on the...Excellent article, Pamela. You observations on the base, the religious tie-ins, and the role of the media (they did, on the whole support the gang) are particularly astute. I feel, however, that his base upon whom the Conservatives are dependent of success are not solely to blame: it’s the wafflers, those voters who wander from party to party without real awareness of the consequences that trouble me more. Hard core believers allow us to know where they are coming from and are easier to combat because of that. When good, sound arguments and solid evidence gain votes, it’s not from that segment. It’s from individuals who actually care. The wafflers disturb me because they may seem to care, but they haven’t a clue; they are easily stampeded by the empty and superficial in too many instances. Not all, but too many. It’s for these I hold particular scorn. As for the media, the mostly Conservative press allows for the occasional liberal voice that somehow seems to convince the populace that the MSM is liberal or left wing. I don’t blame the media but those who unquestioningly accept what they are offered. Anyone wanting to know about anything would be wise to seek information from as many sources as possible. Eventually he will discern the wheat from the chaff.Frank A. Pelaschukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06351942301350409395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post-33165210121900236392015-11-25T15:34:31.422-05:002015-11-25T15:34:31.422-05:00I'm glad to see Rural, that Trudeau is ignorin...I'm glad to see Rural, that Trudeau is ignoring the bigotry toward the refugee's and he's continuing to bring them in. They are the True victims of the wars in the middle east.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842215982128591742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post-58195492327282172122015-11-25T12:57:01.203-05:002015-11-25T12:57:01.203-05:00One only has to read some of the comments on recen...One only has to read some of the comments on recent news articles about refugees or climate change discussions to know that there is no shortage of right wing ideologues still out there. Pamela. We cannot forget what they have done in the past decade or ignore their continued thirst for power.Ruralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814103548500393628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post-49081057080669023942015-11-25T12:27:45.297-05:002015-11-25T12:27:45.297-05:00I never thought of it that way Owen, but you'r...I never thought of it that way Owen, but you're absolutely right.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842215982128591742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682160518082145513.post-72347287496735363492015-11-25T10:14:50.236-05:002015-11-25T10:14:50.236-05:00We're in dangerous territory when we accept a ...We're in dangerous territory when we accept a state supported religion. Pam.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.com