This much we know about Andrew Scheer, the man who likes to call himself Stephen Harper Two, or Harper with a smile.We know he is a serious religious fanatic, who owes Brad Trost his new job.We know that his political philosophy is more Republican than Canadian.But who knew he was
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Montreal Simon: The Con Bigot Party and the Shame of Kellie Leitch
You might think that Kellie Leitch had embarrassed herself enough. Done what was left of her reputation enough damage.During the last election, her cultural barbarism show bombed so bad, the stench alone helped bring down the Harper regime. And the way her campaign for the Con leadership race went down
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Horror of Syria and the Human Slaughterhouse
I must admit I didn't think that anything that happened in Syria could shock me more than it already has.The more than 400,000 dead, the countless wounded and traumatized, the sea of desperate refugees, the indifference of the world.But if Amnesty International is right about what has been happening at the
Continue readingScott's DiaTribes: Kudos to Trudeau for welcoming refugees.. now let’s do (a lot) more.
Lots of attention was paid to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeting out how refugees were welcome in Canada – many interpreted this to be a subtle jab at the odious Muslim / Refugees ban President Donald Trump imposed by Executive Order (except the Muslim countries he has business dealings with
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Con Media and Justin Trudeau’s Long Honeymoon
Ever since Justin Trudeau was sworn in as Prime Minister, the Con media has been declaring that his political honeymoon is over.And in recent weeks with the confusion over electoral reform, and the controversial pipeline decision, that clamour has become almost deafening.With one story after the other declaring that his golden ride
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Standing Up For Our Values In A Bigoted World
I’m really looking forward to this weekend. It’s going to be warm and sunny, and perfect for biking, or sailing.
And on Sunday, in this park in my neighbourhood, there is going to be a big book fair with lots of authors and artists. So it couldn’t be better, or more lovely Canada.
But I can’t forget what’s happening to so many people in this nightmare place.
And ever since I found out that Chris Alexander and Kellie Leitch will be reuniting.
I can’t help wondering what might have happened to some of the Syrian refugees now living in this peaceful country if the Cons had been re-elected?
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Montreal Simon: The Boy On the Beach and the Death of the Con Regime
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since since the body of three-year-old Alan Kurdi washed up on a Turkish beach.
For it seems so much longer.
But although the passage of time has dulled the impact of that horrible tragedy.
What we must never forget is how that poor little toddler awakened the conscience of Canada, and helped bring down the Con regime.
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Politics and its Discontents: Some Good News For A Change
Perhaps I follow the ways of the world too closely, but lately I have been feeling a deep disenchantment with everything. Time to change the channel and feature a story that highlights not only the human capacity for resilience, but also a community’s …
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Some Good News For A Change
Perhaps I follow the ways of the world too closely, but lately I have been feeling a deep disenchantment with everything. Time to change the channel and feature a story that highlights not only the human capacity for resilience, but also a community’s …
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Is Michelle Rempel Slowly Losing Her Marbles?
For weeks Michelle Rempel has been keeping a fairly low profile, and staying out of trouble.But knowing Rempel, I knew that wouldn't last.And sure enough there she was yesterday, having a hissy fit in the Commons.Read more »
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Syrian Human Traffiking
Wouldn’t it be nice if people, for once, didn’t decide to make money of the misery of others? (I know, I know. Capitalism would collapse the End Times would start, et cetera). One news story that caught my eye was the tomfoolery going on with some Immigration Consultants and their business of getting Syrian […]
Scott's DiaTribes: March 18th Brantford Community Forum with MP Omar Alghabra
If you’re in or close to Brantford Ontario and want something to do tomorrow (Friday) evening, there’s an event going on there March 18th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Muslim Association of Brantford Community Centre (200 Greenwich St.)….
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Syrian Refugees and the Miserable Michelle Rempel
Well the 25,000th Syrian refugee has arrived in Canada. I couldn't be happier or prouder.And I thought John McCallum was right to say that despite some delays in getting them all here, and problems finding them permanent housing, it is something …
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Day the Harper Legacy Got Hit By a Double Whammy
Well what a difference a day makes. Yesterday I was worried that Justin Trudeau was being too nice to the Cons.And warned him it would get him nowhere.But today Justin and his government more than made up for that momentary lapse.By delivering two mo…
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: A Unique Canadian Story of Care, Innovation and Refugees
Melissa Campbell, founder of The Refugee Response Group, is a young Edmonton mother with a compassionate heart. When she heard about the plight of Syrian refugees, she wanted to help ensure that any family seeking refuge in her community …
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: A Well Of Humanity
Sometimes the world seems to be a cold and uncaring pace. But at other times, it proves itself to be anything but:Recommend this Post
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Justin Trudeau and the Demolishing of Harper’s Legacy
As you know I have been urging Justin Trudeau to demolish Stephen Harper's legacy as soon as possible.Bulldoze it into a smoking heap of rubble.And because patience is not one of my many virtues, he could never do that fast enough to satisfy me.Bu…
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Why Michelle Rempel Should Be Fired Immediately
The other day I wrote about how shocked I was to see that Michelle Rempel hadn't said a word, or tweeted a single solitary line, about that horrifying pepper spray attack on a group of Syrian refugees in Vancouver.And that even though she is the C…
Continue readingLeft Over: …Then They Came for Me…
Online comments on news stories: a problem for everyone Syrian refugee stories on news sites are prompting some backlash in the comments section of some websites By Bal Brach, CBC News Posted: Jan 10, 2016 8:00 AM PT Last Updated: Jan … Continue reading →
Politics and its Discontents: Meeting Evil
In my days as a teacher, despite the fact that most of the students I taught were good kids, almost each semester would present me with one or two who, as a former colleague of mine once said, were ‘difficult to serve clients.’ These were the ones who …
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