BUT! I'm so appalled and scared by the way politics are heading these days, especially in Canada, that I have to post. I know I don't usually post about politics but I feel this is something everyone should see. Stephen Harper (Conservative leader and PM of Canada) plagiarizing from the Australian leader John Howard (back in 2003 when Harper was the Opposition leader):
At my university, UofT, plagiarism is taken very seriously, as it should be. We can get expelled for it. I hope all voters take this instance of blatant plagiarism as seriously.
Also, I feel everyone should read this article:
Stephen Harper and the Rising Clout of Canada's Religious Right.
It's a really interesting examination into Stephen Harper's affiliation with the extreme right evangelical Christians. It's quite long but worth reading for anyone concerned about how dangerous the right wing Christians are to all of us (especially for the LGBT community).
And now that I've posted, hopefully I'll post more often! With fun things too! :D
- Mood:
worried
Comments
The Liberals this election are a *joke*, no matter what my personal opinion of Stéphane Dion is; and voting for the Bloc Québécois is out of the question for me, because of my acute distaste of the "separation" question *g*
My ex will almost definitely be voting (again) for Harper, and that would be a good reason why we were so very badly matched. *g* (My hate for Harper, let me tell you it)
I hate elections. GAH.
*hugs*
hee! It sounds like you and your ex were badly matched! Fortunately your wonderful partner now is extremely better! :D
I will give the Liberals credit because they're the ones who are calling Harper out on this - they created the video. Of course, it's Bob Rae, former NDPer who is behind this (I know a lot of people in his riding who are voting for him because of he was an NDP). I'm now hoping for a NDP-Liberal coalition. I think coalitions are effective because parties can't drive their own agenda and there's lots of balances in place.
I just hope this video makes people reconsider voting for Harper. If only I knew who those people were to send them this video! Or perhaps I don't want to know them! :D
Wow.
We don't have "Little Johnny" in power any more over here, thank goodness.
Politics [and the economy] get scarier by the minute. I'd like to say I'm relieved it's not just the US but I'm not. That means it's contagious.
::Hugs::
*hugs*