As we now know, Hamish Marshall, the Con's new campaign manager who used to work at The Rebel, has been desperately trying to change Andrew Scheer's image.From Dr Schmear and Mr Schmeagol, depending on the phase of the moon, to Mr Nice Guy, or Mr Average Canadian.But it's not easy, and
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Montreal Simon: Andrew Scheer and the Silence of the Rats
Well the rats in our Con media must be feeling really proud of themselves. And so must Andrew Scheer.Proud and relieved.For not only did the media's assault on Bill Morneau facilitate his mugging by special interests. The kind the Cons exist to pleasure.But their chorus of phony outrage also allowed Scheer to
Continue readingMontreal Simon: How The Cons Became The Levant Party of Canada
As you know, Andrew Scheer shocked a lot of people the other day, by abruptly ending a newser and running away from reporters.After one of them asked him a question about his campaign manager, Hamish Marshall, and his ties to Ezra Levant's hate mongering Rebel. But while most people assumed that Scheer
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Day Andrew Scheer Ran From The Media
It was one of the most bizarre actions ever by a Canadian political leader, and definitely the most cowardly.Andrew Scheer was at a newser yesterday, trying to criticize AND claim the credit for Justin Trudeau's tax changes. And needless to say was already looking like an idiot.When just about ten minutes into the newser, a
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Andrew Scheer and The Rebel Ties That Bind
As we all know, Andrew Scheer has vowed not to grant more interviews to Ezra Levant's hate mongering Rebel until it changes its "editorial direction."Whatever that means.But after having spent so much time with the Rebel, and after having one of Levant's flunkies run his Con leadership campaign, severing the
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Saturday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Owen Jones points out Portugal’s example as a demonstration that that there is indeed an alternative to austerity – and that it’s better for public finances as well as for social progress: During the years of cuts, charities warned of a “social emergency”.
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Wonderful Humiliation of the Bigot Ezra Levant
For days even as his ratty Rebel started to take on water, and half his crew abandoned ship, Ezra Levant insisted that everything was under control.But now that ghastly bigot has finally been forced to confront reality.Now he's finally admitting that The Rebel is in deep trouble.Read more »
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Never-Ending Shame of Andrew Scheer
It took him days before he summoned up the courage to say anything about the way Ezra Levant's hate mongering Rebel had disgraced itself, and Canada, with its appalling coverage of that white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.You know, the one where the deplorable bigot Faith Goldy somehow managed to turn an ugly
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Levant Tapes: Now You Can Be the Judge
It's been two days since a young British videographer, Caolan Robertson, revealed he had secretly recorded a meeting with his former boss Ezra Levant.And made some shocking allegations about the way Levant runs the ratty Rebel, and what he does with all the money he collects.Only to have Levant reply by claiming
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Faith Goldy and The Rebel Meltdown
She was Ezra Levant's pet and Andrew Scheer's favourite Rebel journalist talking head. And for good reason.She's a religious fanatic like Scheer, she calls him "our people," she once demanded that the Pope excommunicate Justin Trudeau.And she's called for Christians to mount a new crusade to take back the Middle
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Breaking: Now Ezra Levant Claims He’s Being Blackmailed!!
Golly, you might think that the ghastly bigot Ezra Levant could not have a worse day. But if you did you'd be wrong.For not only has his filthy Rebel been roundly condemned for promoting white supremacy at that neo-Nazi rally in Charlottesville. Not only has a shipping line cancelled his Rebel cruise. Not
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Andrew Scheer’s Cowardly Non Condemnation of Ezra Levant
Earlier today I wrote a post demanding to know why Andrew Scheer was hesitating to condemn the white supremacist views of Ezra Levant's bigot Rebel.After spending so much time riding on that stinking and sinking boat. Well now it turns out he did say something about it in B.C. last night.And
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Why Are The Cons Still Riding On The Sinking Rebel?
For weeks even as his ratty Rebel sank slowly beneath his feet, Ezra Levant desperately flogged tickets for a Caribbean cruise. No doubt because he really needed the money to pay for all his legal bills. As well as a little sun and fresh air to try to make him forget the sight
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Is Ezra Levant’s Bigot Rebel Falling Apart?
For years Ezra Levant has been peddling bigotry for fun and profit. And ever since the rise of Donald Trump, his ratty racist rag The Rebel has become more and more extreme. Not just reaching out to the freaks, nasty nerds and neo-nazis of Trump's so-called Alt-Right army. But actually jumping into bed with them.And
Continue readingdaveberta.ca – Alberta Politics: Rebel Media becomes a wedge issue in the United Conservative Party leadership race
This weekend’s violent march of Nazis and white supremacists through the streets of Charlotteville, Virginia made international headlines and also had repercussions for the United Conservative Party leadership race in Alberta. Leadership candidate Doug Schweitzer, a Calgary lawyer who is trying to position himself as a social moderate in the
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Justin Trudeau, Omar Khadr, and the Monster Stephen Harper
I've been having too much of a good time sailing and fishing in the north of Scotland to keep up with what has been happening in Canada.But everywhere I go, as soon as people find out I'm a Canadian, they can't wait to tell me how much they admire Justin
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Ezra Levant and the Perfect Storm
I'm sure many of you have read the book, or seen the movie Ship of Fools. Well now get ready for Ezra Levant and his Ship of Bigots.Because the Rebel gang is setting sail again. And while the Rebel Commander is probably in desperate need of a sunny vacation. Most of all
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Trump Caesar and Ezra Levant’s Rebel Loonies
It's a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar. It's being staged in New York's Central Park.And it's controversial because its Caesar looks a lot like Donald Trump, and his supporters can't stand the sight of their hero being assassinated. And neither it seems can Ezra Levant.Read more »
Continue readingMontreal Simon: How You Can Help Put The Squeeze On The Rebel
As you know, Ezra Levant likes to call himself a "Rebel Commander" and portray himself and The Rebel as a champions of free speech.Even though The Rebel is just a tacky hate mongering rag, which should have been closed down long ago by the vice squad.And Levant is only in it for
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Andrew Scheer and the Theocon Conspiracy
It was a bizarre sight, and a deeply disturbing one.Andrew Scheer preparing to address his caucus for the first time as leader. Looking like a minister about to deliver a sermon, or lead his Con flock to the Promised Land.But still claiming that he is not a religious fanatic.Read more »
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