The only thing more disturbing than having an incompetent Cold War chickenhawk like Jason Kenney posing as a Defence Minister, and lying like a thief. Over and over again.Is having Canada's top general, running behind him with a shovel.To scoop up his manure, or as David Pugliese writes, dig him out
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Montreal Simon: Cpl. Stuart Langridge and the Horror of Harper’s Army
The other night I wrote about the tragic story of Cpl. Stuart Langridge, who killed himself seven years ago after serving his country honourably in Bosnia and Afghanistan.And I described how the military didn't accept that he was suffering from PTSD, treated him like a criminal, and didn't let his
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Return of Sgt. Doiron and the Betrayal of Cpl. Langridge
They brought Sgt. Andrew Doiron back to Canada today, and I was glad to see that thousands of Canadians turned out to welcome him home down the Highway of Heroes.Once I thought that reception was too militaristic, and too American. But now I think it's right that we should value every life,
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Day Stephen Harper Went Off the Deep End
I always knew he was dangerous. And that madness ran in his family.I knew the first Harper to arrive in Canada had to removed from office for "violent and oppressive measures vindictive beyond all reason."I knew one of his grandfathers committed suicide, and that he was prone to violent rages,
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper’s Outrageously Stealthy F-35 Scandal
Two years ago he told us that he was pressing the "reset button" on his plan to buy 65 F-35 fighters from his friends at Lockheed Martin, after it was revealed that their cost would blow Canada up instead of the enemy.He promised us his corrupt regime would look at other
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Road to War
I have no idea which voice in his head was commanding him, but it was a very different Stephen Harper who turned up in the House of Commons today. An unusually subdued version.He reached out to the opposition, answered their questions politely, instead of mocking them, or setting his howling
Continue readingMontreal Simon: When Canadian Soldiers Must Choose Between Their Pensions and Their Mental Health
I've written many stories about the callous way the Con regime and the military treat our wounded soldiers.But since nothing ever seems to be done about it, and I've seen the horror up close, I'm just going to have to keep repeating this:Making soldiers choose between their pensions and their mental
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Indiana Harper and the Doomed Return To Parliament
Twas the night before Parliament, and at 24 Sussex Drive not a creature or a mouse rat was stirring.Except in the dark basement where Stephen Harper was planning his triumphal return, after his golden photo-op summer.And no doubt rehearsing his new role as Indiana Harper or Great Explorer Leader. The man,
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper the Chicken Hawk Gets his Feathers Plucked
Well as you know, no world leader has screamed as loudly about the crisis in Ukraine as has Stephen Harper.If words were weapons the Russians would have surrendered by now.But now NATO is demanding that he put his money where his mouth or his snout is.And the chicken hawk has
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Robin Williams and the Demon Depression
He was such a funny man, he made so many people laugh. Which only made his sad death even more shocking. Robin Williams, the versatile actor whose madcap comic style made him one of television and film's biggest stars, was found dead on Monday from an apparent suicide at his home in
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Chris Hedges: Israel Is Captive to Its ‘Destructive Process’
Chris Hedges agitates for a global mass movement of boycotts, divestment and sanctions to stop Israel’s ongoing Gaza assault and “destructive process.” The post Chris Hedges: Israel Is Captive to Its ‘Destructive Process’ appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Con Regime and the Never-Ending War on Veterans
I've written quite a few posts about the disgraceful way the Con regime treats our veterans.And about the disgusting way their depraved leader claims to be standing up for our men and women in uniform. God bless all of our men and women in uniform. #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/xR8LvJBlgS— Stephen Harper (@pmharper)
Continue readingPolitics, Re-Spun: My Deepest Apology to Stephen Harper, Military Genius
Yes? For years I have been openly mocking our prime minister. He believes he’s the combined reincarnation of General Douglas MacArthur and Winston Churchill, often touting things like the Canadian victory in the War of 1812, even though Canada wouldn’t exist for another 55 years. Pish posh. In reality, I
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Jason Kenney and Our Temporary Foreign Air Farce
OMG. I didn't think it was possible for Jason Kenney and the other oil pimps in the Harper regime to embarrass this country more than they already have. I didn't it was possible to be more humiliated in the eyes of the world, and still keep breathing.But sadly I was wrong. Because
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Day Julian Fantino Ran From the Wife of a Veteran
He has betrayed Canadian veterans, he has disrespected them, he has nickel and dimed them to death.There is never enough money to help the wounded, the elderly, and their families, or keep regional offices open.But it turns out there is all the money in the world to try to make Julian
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Day of Disappointment
Well today is the National Day of Honour. The day Stephen Harper proclaimed should honour all those who served in Afghanistan.But as I explained the other night, is an unseemly debacle mainly intended to honour HIMSELF.Even if that means elbowing the Governor General out of the way, and posing as
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper’s Insane Ukrainian Expedition
You'd think Stephen Harper would know better than to visit Ukraine a few days after Crimea votes to separate, as it almost certainly will on Sunday.And the last thing the world needs is some foreign leader inflaming what will almost certainly be a dangerous situation.But no, he's going.Read more »
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Mother, the Soldier, and the Con Suicide Scandal
I'm glad the mother of Cpl. Justin Stark decided to speak out about the one-cent cheque the government sent her dead son.And that the Cons were forced to apologize, for the pain that was caused.The mother of a dead Hamilton, Ont., soldier who received a cheque for one cent from
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Justin Stark and the Con War On Our Veterans
This is the story of two cheques.This big fat one… The one Nigel Wright sent to Mike Duffy. To cover up a sordid scandal.And this one, in the miserable amount of one cent… That went to Justin Stark who killed himself after serving his country. Read more »
Continue readingParliamANT Hill: Security gaps found in destruction of top-secret military data
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