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Dave M's avatar

Well said, Michael Blair. As an educated older American-born in 1953, I've had thoughts along the same lines, but not taken the time to set them down as eloquently as you have here.

Most profoundly-how is it that people who have enjoyed the bounty-some writers call us the "lucky billion" that western democracy has provided up to now, can be so quick to turn their backs on it. It literally boggles the mind when you think about it. Our ancestors fought wars to preserve a way of life that had been carefully crafted to maximize individual liberty and promote capitalism. And now, we just give it away. And for what? Largely a lesser life. Marking the first time in the west politicians have actively promoted the notion that we in the west must tighten our belts-no they rarely come out and say this, although its not unheard of, but rather use the apparatus of the deep state bureaucracies to implement them on the sly, once they are in office. The pandemic and the "climate change" narrative have been the empowering agents for this sharp turn in the last five-ten years. The rolling crises that never dissipates and as Orwell imagined keeps the population in a state of unrest, seeking safety. The other thing I would add is the DEI trend where individualism and excellence are diminished in favor of averaging down, and taking from those who produce and redistributing wealth through onerous taxation that stifles capitalism. I don't know about Canada, but in America, the education system has been completely taken over by Marxists, intent only on turning out DEI robots. You can see the results on our streets. Thanks for a thought-provoking essay this morning.

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Scott Mc's avatar

The only hate speech allowed in Canada is against Conservatives, white men and Christians, dont even think about a negative comment regarding anything, any group, or anyone else.

PS: More recently hate speech of Israel is also allowed...

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