Kellie Leitch and her dog whistle politics have no place in my Canada. As we pivot to a world of greater justice and dignity, we need to beware of politicians peddling solutions to vague or non-existent problems. For it is … [Read more]
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We Pivot: Actually, T***p is the Rogue One
The USA is now a rogue state, intentionally sowing ill will around the world. Canada must become a sanctuary nation immediately. #cdnpoli — WePivot.net đź’💬💠(@WePivot) January 28, 2017 Trudeau is in Vancouver today for a Harper-style no-questions media availability. … [Read more]
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Trump Has Germans Thinking a Lot About Democracy
The German people have not forgotten their past and president-elect Donald J. Trump has them revisiting those painful memories of a darker time. An article in Der Spiegel asks “How Much Mussolini Is There in Donald Trump?” The writer reviews a number of fascism checklists and the results aren’t promising for
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Let’s Not Be Under any Illusions. Alt.Right Lives and It Will Have a Voice in Trump’s White House.
I’ve been using the word “AmeriKa” to refer to Trumpland. Now it seems I might be infringing on somebody else’s intellectual property rights. Kinsella found this handbill plastered on what appears to be a light post near his neighbourhood. I was a bit surprised to see the URL for america.org.
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Darkness of Trumpland and the Light of Resistance
It sure is dark out there. The darkness of Trumpland is truly upon us.On a day when we honour our Canadian soldiers who died fighting the fascists.On a day when we mourn the death of the great Leonard Cohen.And must now face the horror of this fascist clown.Read more »
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Day Fascism Finally Arrived in America
Well I have to admit that I never thought Americans would be so crazy to vote to bring down their own country.Or that so many were so dumb to believe any of Donald Trump's promises… But I guess they were, and now they've got what they wanted.Read more »
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Donald Trump and the Rise of Adolf Hitler
Although Donald Trump used to sleep with a copy of Hitler's speeches on his bedside table, I've tried to avoid comparing him to the Nazi dictator.For whatever he is Trump isn't Hitler, and to suggest he is only insults that murderous maniac's many victims.But after reading a review of a new
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Donald Trump’s Deranged and Dishonest War On the Media
As we know Donald Trump is always attacking the media, and going after reporters who criticize him, or don’t flatter his bloated ego.
Blasting away at them on his deranged Twitter account, in an obvious attempt to intimidate them.
He has vowed that if he becomes President he will change the law to make it easier to sue them for libel.
And this weekend his tiny fingers have been typing away furiously, threatening the New York Times.
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Montreal Simon: The Ghastly Hypocrisy of the Demagogue Donald Trump
I don’t know how Donald Trump has managed to restrain himself, and not gloat about Hillary Clinton’s bout of pneumonia. It must be really difficult.
Considering what he was tweeting just six days ago.
And how hard he has been trying to portray her as “lying AND dying Hillary Clinton.”
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Montreal Simon: Donald Trump and the Mexican Nightmare
He launched his campaign like an angry orange Hitler on steroids, by calling Mexicans drug dealers and rapists, vowing to immediately deport 11 million undocumented immigrants.Build a great wall along the southern border, and make Mexico pay for it.Bu…
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Donald Trump and the Mexican Nightmare
He launched his campaign like an angry orange Hitler on steroids, by calling Mexicans drug dealers and rapists, vowing to immediately deport 11 million undocumented immigrants.
Build a great wall along the southern border, and make Mexico pay for it.
But when Donald Trump realized he was alienating moderate Republicans and his polls were starting to resemble a rapidly deflating piñata, he decided he should moderate his image.
So off to Mexico he went…
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Montreal Simon: The American Nazi Party Endorses Donald Trump
Well I suppose it shouldn't be a surprise, and let it not be said that I didn't call it long agoIf it walks like a bully, and quacks like a bigot, it probably is a fascist.So no wonder the American Nazi Party thinks it has found its Fuhrer.Read…
Continue readingdaveberta.ca – Alberta Politics: Republican Senator’s speech against McCathyism could have been about Trump
In the eleven years since I started publishing this blog, I have almost entirely focused on Alberta politics. But while my writing focuses on provincial politics here at home, like many Canadians I pay close attention to what is happening… Continue R…
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Donald Trump and the Emperor God
There are now 100 days to go before the American election, and we find out whether we will be condemned to live in Donald Trump's nightmare world.Or whether Hillary Clinton and her progressive army, will be able to bring down the man some of his cr…
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Donald Trump’s America and the Values That Protect Canadians
It speaks to the horror of the Republican convention that although Donald Trump did declare it an enormous success.As only he could.The Washington Post editorial board has seen enough.And has decided to endorse Hillary Clinton about three months ear…
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Donald Trump and the Nightmare in America
I think I've mentioned this before. I once had a lot of trouble calling Donald Trump a fascist.I didn't want to diminish the word. Or the suffering of its many victims.I also knew that he was planning to use Richard Nixon's 1968 law and or…
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Real Threat of the Melania Moment
I got back home just in time to watch the New York delegation push Donald Trump over the top.And make him officially the Republican party's candidate for President.And while it was no surprise, and it was some consolation to know that everybody wa…
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: America “B” – John Feffer
Who doesn’t like to kick back and watch the US primary election campaign? I just scan the highlights, but John Feffer is big picture prognosticating with his recent article on Tom’s Dispatch titled Donald Trump and America B. The article examines the disaffected people who make up America B and who have bought into his […]
Montreal Simon: Nigel Farage and the Rise of the Anti-Brexit Resistance
Six years ago, while campaigning for his racist UKIP party, Nigel Farage narrowly escaped death when his small plane crashed in a field.But although Farage survived, Britain may not be so lucky.Because after UKIP's racist forces helped the LEAVE s…
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Victor Jara: The Gentle Singer and the Fascists
Victor Jara was a well known Chilean folk singer who sang songs about poverty and injustice.And for that when Augusto Pinochet and his fascists overthrew the government of Salvador Allende, he was one of their first victims.And was tortured and murder…
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