We get letters: more from the Wildrose Bozone Layer
“I am a pastor. And in beliefs homosexual are headed for the lake of fire. Now with that being said we have Muslims in public office right now who believe that anyone who does not believe in ala should be killed but far be it for anyone to mention that. That would be prejudice. And as a Christian I have a right to believe in what I believe and for u to attach someone for their beliefs in my eyes is racist. At least everyone knows up front what he believes. There are to many people in government who hide behind a lie to get in and then do what they believe is write regardless of what the voters believe. My beliefs are my beliefs and I should not be persecuted for that and no one else should either. And because of what you wrote today I have decided to vote for her based on the fact she did not hide behind a lie to please the media. But this is my opinion.”
From “Floyd McK.” Wow.
Lib-Dipper merger, etc. etc.
Tim Harper has a piece worth a read. He’s right that the warring conservative factions needed to get their faces rubbed in the dirt a few times before they got their act together – in 1993, 1997 and 2000. True.
It took a decade for the Right to come together, and I think that Harper is correct – it’ll probably take a full decade for the Left to do so, too.
But he’s wrong, I think, on a couple of points. One, Jean Chretien hasn’t tossed a “grenade” at his party over this. He’s simply saying what Stephen Harper, Preston Manning and many others said in a different context: if we keep fighting amongst ourselves, the other guys are going to benefit. That’s not destructive – it’s constructive, and the truth, too.
Two, Chretien isn’t “conveniently ignoring” anything. I know him well enough to know that these things take time; he’s well aware of that. But his point is that, as long Liberals and New Democrats keep squabbling over the same political real estate, Harper will continue to win with his lesser holdings.
I had an espresso with someone very close to Harper the other day, someone who is very loyal to him. Said he: “Harper’s good for at least ten years, maybe fifteen. As long as you guys keep fighting over nothing, he’ll keep winning.”
He’s right.
Crap
A question from the media
A National Post reporter – one I like – just sent me a Facebook message to ask me if I am “working for the PCs.” I presume she means the Alberta PCs.
I messaged back: “You’re kidding, right?”
But then I thought about it. She’s a good egg, and she deserves a straight answer. So I decided to give it here, right out in the open.
“My family came to Alberta in 1975. We came from Montreal, where the political climate had made it impossible for my Dad – a doctor and a medical researcher – to work. We didn’t know what to expect.
What we got – we, Liberal ex-pat Montrealers – was a home. Alberta, we discovered, was diverse and progressive and welcoming. We didn’t ever vote Progressive Conservative, but we had to acknowledge that the PC-led Alberta was a far better place to live than Montreal had been.
My Dad’s research was generously funded by the government. My brothers and I got great publicly-funded educations.
The first political party I joined – wearing a black bikers jacket – was the Alberta Liberals. I opposed the PCs as a political choice. I never voted for them, not once. But I never regarded them as extremists or evil, either. Instead, they were the people who created the things that attracted us to Alberta in the first place. If we were honest about it, we had to admit that much.
I grew up in, and was educated in, Alberta. I love Alberta, and would have relocated there in a minute. And I’d be there, right now, if they hadn’t insisted l do the bar admission course over again to practice law.
I don’t know Alison Redford or anyone in her cabinet or caucus. I have never voted for their party, or taken a nickel from them, or worked for them in any way.
But I do know this: if Wildrose wins, all of the things that persuaded us to move to Alberta, and make it our home, will be gone. They’re going to wreck the place, and that’s no exaggeration. The homophobia and the racism are just the tip of the iceberg.
I also know this, and I say it with no enthusiasm: in this election, a vote for the Liberals or the NDs is a vote for Wildrose. The only party that can stop them is the PCs.
So, if I were there right now, I’d be working my ass off for the Alberta PCs. Never thought I’d see the day, but that day has surely arrived.
There you go. There’s your answer.”
Wildrose candidate says whites are better than non-whites (updated)
No wonder Danielle Smith is ducking the media today.
One of the biggest freefalls I’ve seen since, well, Tea Party Tim Hudak’s in October. It’s amazing.
UPDATE: Far from denouncing her candidate’s comments, Danielle Smith has defended them. Straight from Sun Media: “Smith defended the comments and said she’s not concerned and each candidate puts forward their best argument for why they should be the person to represent the community.“
More Wildrose Bozone Layer eruptions!
Keep. Those cards and letters comin’, Wildrose faithful! This one from tpmaron@gmail.com:
“Wow warren, that’s quite the article in the sun today. Maybe should open your pants and check for a vagina, cause you sure know how to blow things out of proportion.”
And this gem, from “Gunter W” at safari4711@live.ca:
“Kinsella : Tested ,Tried ,unfit to report! You are not a reporter ,but an opinion molder, no wonder newspaper
readers are disappearing ,like snow in the sun .If the people of Alberta vote for the Wildrose party ,I would call
this Democracy in action ,but you rather would like to see DEMONCRACY Warren Kinsella style in typical ,hateful
action ,have a cigar ,hotdog .beer ,pancakes and some other stupid bribes . Those times are over ,people don’t
trust agitators and crooks any more ,reporters ,like banksters will come to their demise . Find yourself another
job , how about snakeoil seller ?”
Bad Religion! Good Riddance!
Wacky Wildrose Watch
From a plugged-in contact in Alberta. Very, very interesting.
Warren: Danielle Smith cancelled her media availability for CBC radio today, Global tomorrow and CTV Friday. Cancelled her meeting with the Herald editorial board … and had Vitor appear in her place on Rutherford this morning. Someone is cracking under pressure.
Danielle Smith’s Bozone layer: we get letters
“As a third generation Albertan and a born again Christian, I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that there is a potential government coming that will heed the Word of God. Ontario and Quebec, both ultra-liberal provinces, love to hate God and His Word and His law. The Wildrose party will seemingly follow in the footsteps of a previous government, that of William Aberhart and Earnest Manning, both of which were godly born again believers and preachers for the Lord. God has blessed Alberta… hmmm, I wonder why?!?
The best thing for Alberta would be to separate, especially from the ungodly and humanistic-driven provinces of Ontario and Quebec. You represent your province well. And you should keep your wicked opinions to yourself instead of spreading your malice and guile! The biggest problem we have in Alberta is Ontarions that come here and bring there liberal and ungodly beliefs with them!
Oh, and concerning your comments about gays burning in the eternal lake of fire…yes, Mr. Hunsperger, is certainly right, they will burn forever in a lake of fire. And so will all others that refuse to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and obey God’s authority!
As I was commenting on your article, a article headline caught my eye: “Bunny Ranch brothel owner wants to set up shop in Toronto”. The adamant positive approval of this by the author and probably majority of Ontarions; now THAT would be a side-effect of an ungodly and liberal government.”