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Hi! Hi! I can't believe I haven't posted in so long! And when that happens I keep feeling that my return needs to be significant which then means I never get around to posting. So vicious cycle. heh. I'm doing well, just really busy with the new part-time Library School studies along with my full-time job.

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

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[identity profile] cordelianne.livejournal.com wrote:
Oct. 1st, 2008 04:17 pm (UTC)
Yeah, the whole election is just generally disheartening because there's not too many good viable choices. I continue to be horrified that so many people are planning to vote for Harper and the Conservatives. I cannot understand it - and it scares me.

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

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