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... resignation was inevitable for Ottawa Police Chief Sloly
... either the constables Sloly supervised were instructed not to intervene, while they stood by and
watched rioters smash windows, harass medical workers (our heroes), and hurl all manner of
obscenities at members of the racialized communities, or those constables were negligent and
committed repeated acts of misfeasance (failure to act) while on duty, or both. Reuters, and
others, must immediately turn over the video evidence they collected and reported upon
(5 February 2022), to the proper authorities.
But to whom should the video evidence of offences and police misfeasance be sent? For a discussion of this matter see {below) sections
titled '... the Ottawa Police Service', and the subset of that section: '... the highest echelons of government, military, and law enforcement'
It is noteworthy that just before the white-supremacists show of force began to fizzle out, several Liberal MPs came out in support of the
truckers' criminal enterprise. Yes, there are Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin characters, who are Liberals in name only. At least Sinema
was censured by the Democrats.
There were at least seven serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces identified as active participants in the upheaval in Ottawa.
One can but assume that the 'base' recruiter Matthews plied in fertile ground within the Canadian military, and that the new chief
of the Ottawa Police Services promise to hunt down every participant in the riots, is more sincere than the military's promised
report on the Matthew's matter. Well, is it?
... either the constables Sloly supervised were instructed not to intervene, while they stood by and
watched rioters smash windows, harass medical workers (our heroes), and hurl all manner of
obscenities at members of the racialized communities, or those constables were negligent and
committed repeated acts of misfeasance (failure to act) while on duty, or both. Reuters, and
others, must immediately turn over the video evidence they collected and reported upon
(5 February 2022), to the proper authorities.
But to whom should the video evidence of offences and police misfeasance be sent? For a discussion of this matter see {below) sections
titled '... the Ottawa Police Service', and the subset of that section: '... the highest echelons of government, military, and law enforcement'
It is noteworthy that just before the white-supremacists show of force began to fizzle out, several Liberal MPs came out in support of the
truckers' criminal enterprise. Yes, there are Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin characters, who are Liberals in name only. At least Sinema
was censured by the Democrats.
There were at least seven serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces identified as active participants in the upheaval in Ottawa.
One can but assume that the 'base' recruiter Matthews plied in fertile ground within the Canadian military, and that the new chief
of the Ottawa Police Services promise to hunt down every participant in the riots, is more sincere than the military's promised
report on the Matthew's matter. Well, is it?
... conduct unbecoming an MP
... the awesome power to fine, is the power to destroy,
Sloly failed to use ordinary police powers to curb the disturbance.
The parking violations were recurring
This author suggested to him that he ought to use ordinary police powers.
E LaMont Gregory MSc Oxon
... the awesome power to fine, is the power to destroy,
Sloly failed to use ordinary police powers to curb the disturbance.
The parking violations were recurring
This author suggested to him that he ought to use ordinary police powers.
E LaMont Gregory MSc Oxon
... six deplorables, now face ethics inquiries, for conduct unbecoming an MP,
which none of them will survive, resignations and by-elections, loom
which none of them will survive, resignations and by-elections, loom
Five smiling Saskatchewan MPs and Sen. Denise Batters pose to show their support for hate speech
brandishing protestors railing against rational COVID-19 public health safety measures. While,
shocked Ottawa residents watch as these same protestors carry Confederate, Nazi, and Trump flags as
they parade through the city's downtown core area mere steps from Parliament Hill.
nota bene: At the height of the mandate protests, which metastasized to advance grievances
against the current administration, other government policies and, for some, the continued existence
of a united Canada, clearly 70% of the entire Canadian population wanted even stricter COVID-19
measures to combat the insidious and deadly spread of the pandemic.
Although, parking violations were massive during the mob presence in the center of the Canadian federal
capital city, parking tickets were issued sparingly. And even among those issued, 75% have not been paid
to this date. This is a level of permitted lawlessness that should be unimaginable in a constitutional,
yet, quasi Liberal, quasi Conservative Democracy.
In more telling terms, every day the 23rd Chief of Police of the Edmonton Police Force, now
self-described, as a Service, dreads the arrival of a court order, instructing him to apprehend those,
who have failed to pay their parking fines, from the Ottawa protests, who reside in Edmonton,
and by implication the RCMP in the areas outside the city limits.
The apprehension of these violators will not present any great difficulty to a professional police service.
First, you have the violator's address. Second, not infrequently, they will be driving their pickup trucks with the
rear bumper piled high with snow obscuring their license plate on days after a snow. Other middle-age violators
will be on the road in their boy-racer cars, with noise abatement violating exhaust systems installed. And there
is a group of pickup truck drivers, who brandish the southern-cross hate-speech symbol plate.
A group, by the way, that has grown steadily since, Chief McFee, expressed the opinion publicly that
that the city council could not outlaw the display of the racist, southern-cross, symbol in Edmonton.
Although, the Police Act of Alberta, Chief McFee, does not explicitly prohibit a chief from commenting
on legislation that might come before a city council. Nonetheless, the impact of such pronouncements
must be viewed in light of the existence of certain 'Peelian Principles'. Which, when they are affirmed in
the public-police relationship, and the public and the police are working together, the necessary clarity
and trust in that relationship, can exist, and conflicts like racial profiling, use of force, and misuse of
authority issues can be discussed and addressed, in a spirit of community.
Everyone involved in the professional police-public relationship, whether we represent the academic or
organizational perspective, is acutely aware that there are subtle and discrete agencies and motivations at play.
In fact, and in law, for example, in the murky arena of weighing complaints against the police, the courts have
established that a Chief must not 'proceed on an assumption that complaints generally are not believable
or that the evidence of the police officers will always be preferred'.
At the same time, in weighing complaints against the police, the Chief can consider the public interest, that is,
the 'public' part of the Peelian Principles equation, as well as, to refrain from sending a complaint to hearing,
if it is not 'in the public interest'. Therefore the public interest carries substantial weight.
The nature of the Chief's comments as relates to the ability of council to prohibit the display of certain
hate-speech images, and the police requirement to enforce it, within the city limits of Edmonton, must be
weighed with a clear and unequivocal awareness that we are dealing with the 'public' part of the Peelian
equation, and in this circumstance, Chief McFee, must decide, if he wishes to be on the right side of history.
Pictured in the photo, from left to right, MPs Warren Steinley, Kevin Waugh, Andrew Scheer,
Sen. Denise Batters, MPs Fraser Tolmie and Rosemarie Falk. (Kevin Waugh/Twitter)
It's a grift
... the axis of evil, Confederate flags, swastikas, and Trump signs
... the axis of evil, Confederate flags, swastikas, and Trump signs
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... it is the growing presence of counter protests and the possibility of conflicts between them
and supporters of the illegal occupation that are spurring the intervention of those sworn to
protect and to serve, that is, to safeguard the right of all Canadians to live free of hate speech
and harassment that is bringing an end to the convoy of violence and illiberal hate mongering.
and supporters of the illegal occupation that are spurring the intervention of those sworn to
protect and to serve, that is, to safeguard the right of all Canadians to live free of hate speech
and harassment that is bringing an end to the convoy of violence and illiberal hate mongering.
CBC takes giant step into the moral abyss
In an article entitled 'For many inside the Freedom Convoy, faith fuels the resistance' by Jorge Barrera, CBC News, Posted: Feb 15, 2022 4:00 AM ET, the CBC reached a new low, and one might think that was impossible, in its pandering to illiberal supremacists.
Barrera, quotes the subject of his report, parading as investigative journalism, as saying, "Faith led him to Ottawa, and faith is what keeps him there."
First of all, the first two words in the CBC report, "for many...", is factually unsupportable. In fact, the only word that could be used with any sense of intellectual honesty, is not many, but the word, some, at best. And, even with the more honest word, some, there is no evidence that the reporter, Jorge Berrera, was in possession of any statistical facts to support that anyone, other than the person he interviewed, and one or two other people who travelled with him, were on some sort of pilgrimage.
So, Jorge Barrera, faith, as yet to be defined, led your subject to mingle with Confederate flag, Nazi swastika waving, and Trump banner brandishing rioters, who smashed windows, harassed healthcare workers in scrubs, and hurled all manner of slurs towards members of racialized communities, while sympathetic constables stood by and watched, as a man of faith?
If, it were possible, the editors of the CBC, ought to be ashamed of themselves. And, begs the question, what is more important to the CBC than its reputation as fair and objective observers of current events?
Oh, give me a home, where the buffalo roam, and I'll show you a dirty house.
The Ottawa 2022 truckers protest, known as the “Freedom Convoy,” was a significant event that captured attention across Canada. Here are some key points about the protest:
Barrera, quotes the subject of his report, parading as investigative journalism, as saying, "Faith led him to Ottawa, and faith is what keeps him there."
First of all, the first two words in the CBC report, "for many...", is factually unsupportable. In fact, the only word that could be used with any sense of intellectual honesty, is not many, but the word, some, at best. And, even with the more honest word, some, there is no evidence that the reporter, Jorge Berrera, was in possession of any statistical facts to support that anyone, other than the person he interviewed, and one or two other people who travelled with him, were on some sort of pilgrimage.
So, Jorge Barrera, faith, as yet to be defined, led your subject to mingle with Confederate flag, Nazi swastika waving, and Trump banner brandishing rioters, who smashed windows, harassed healthcare workers in scrubs, and hurled all manner of slurs towards members of racialized communities, while sympathetic constables stood by and watched, as a man of faith?
If, it were possible, the editors of the CBC, ought to be ashamed of themselves. And, begs the question, what is more important to the CBC than its reputation as fair and objective observers of current events?
Oh, give me a home, where the buffalo roam, and I'll show you a dirty house.
The Ottawa 2022 truckers protest, known as the “Freedom Convoy,” was a significant event that captured attention across Canada. Here are some key points about the protest:
- The Freedom Convoy:
- The Freedom Convoy was a three-week protest in Ottawa, Canada, where hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people gathered to oppose lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
- The protesters drove across the country and arrived in downtown Ottawa late last month, vowing to stay until Canada lifted all vaccine mandates1.
- The protest turned into a giant, perpetual street party, with people lounging in hot tubs, enjoying barbecue food, and even holding rock concerts in front of the parliamentary buildings1.
- Conservative MPs and Their Photos:
- Some Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs) posed with the truckers during the protest. MPs Warren Steinley, Kevin Waugh, Andrew Scheer, Fraser Tolmie, Rosemarie Falk, and Senator Denise Batters were photographed grinning and giving thumbs-up gestures in front of one of the protest trucks2.
- These photos sparked controversy, especially given the context of the protest and the issues being raised by the demonstrators.
- Police Response and Arrests:
- Police were largely powerless to stop the protest due to the logistics of arresting large crowds of people and towing countless tons of machinery.
- However, tensions escalated, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared a state of emergency, granting new state powers to crack down on the protesters physically and financially.
- Eventually, police secured the downtown core of Ottawa with fencing, and city workers cleaned up trash after two days of tense standoffs. A total of 191 arrests were made, and 76 vehicles were towed3.
- Racial Slurs and Controversies:
- While the demonstrations were not violent, there were reports of verbal harassment.
- Some protesters allegedly chanted racial slurs at nurses and doctors from racialized communities as they walked to and from hospitals in the area.
- Additionally, there were open displays of racist symbols, including swastikas and the Confederate flag4.
- Ottawa police reached out to investigate an incident where a member of the shelter community was assaulted by protesters, and a security guard who came to their aid was threatened and called racial slurs5.
- Aftermath:
- The protest eventually ended, but the political division remains.
- Those arrested face various criminal charges, and police continue to investigate the situation3.
- The Freedom Convoy left a lasting impact on Ottawa and raised questions about the definition of peaceful protest.
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The Journal, Sun and CTV news reports on the trucker anti-mandate, so-called 'freedom convoy' event, which appears to be, in part, a major fundraiser for the Medicine Hat based 'Wexit' group, albeit surreptitiously, is ill-informed, at best, and otherwise is just another example of their typical pandering to the illiberal element in Canadian society.
Perhaps, it is a sign of our times that Canadian flag waving supporters of the anti-mandate convoy, are actually funding a group of people who preach hatred and want the split Canada asunder. And, Canadian flag clad participants in the charade, stand shoulder-to-shoulder with hate speech, racial resentment, and anti-Semitism.
Interestingly, the interim Conservative opposition leader, Candice Bergen, has also expressed support for the mask-shunning protesters, who are engaged in a super-spreader event in the midst of a pandemic. Bergen's term in office will be short-lived, and her Marjorie Taylor-Green clone act will also end abruptly, like a candle in the wind.
Candice Bergen can chart another course, but old Harperites cling to the adage that once you know who you hate, everything else makes sense. But, it is the counter protests that are bringing an end to the convoy of violence and hate speech, not the intervention of those sworn to protect and to serve the right of all Canadians to live free of hate speech and harassment.
When the US deployed National Guard troops to Washington DC in January 2021, the FBI interviewed each and everyone
of those to be deployed for any ties to militant, white supremacists, or hate groups, among other prohibited organisations.
Some of those interviewed were removed from possible deployment, because they were linked to such groups. Each member
of the guard also signed a sworn statement of non-association with such groups, or their objectives.
The screening did stop there, the FBI continued its background checks, and after deployment had to remove several dozen (more than 48) members of the guard from the Washington DC deployment, because they had lied, under oath, to the FBI about their association or affiliation with militant, white supremacists, separatists and other hate groups.
GoFundMe, initially in response to donors who were surprised to learn that they were donating to an Alberta-based separatist group, as well as, American and European intelligence agency inquiries, have frozen the millions that the Wexit group raised, so far, pending an investigation, it appears that the source of some of the international donations, have even reached the attention of the post-McFadden CSIS.
What role, if any, the RCMP is playing in these investigations, is a complete and utter mystery.
It should be rather obvious that GoFundMe failed its obligation of due diligence, when we learned that contrary to GoFundMe rules and regulations for setting up an account with their service, which requires that a plan be filed when that account is established, stating in detail as to how the funds will be distributed, and how one qualifies to receive the funds. These plans must, naturally, be in accordance with the stated goal of the GoFundMe account.
No such plan was in place when GoFundMe, contrary to their own rules and regulations, and relevant banking regulations, allowed the separatist group to open the account ostensibly to provide financial assistance to truck drivers who wanted to participate in the super spreader, so-called anti-vaccine mandate freedom convoy event. Simply stated, the separatist hate group took in millions with no plans to assist anyone, whatsoever, other than themselves.
This could not be possible, if there were not separatists hate pandering sympathizers within the upper echelons of the GoFundMe organization. How many other hate groups are GoFundMe helping? An understanding of the chief executives, even that derived from open-source material, of that organization, is revealing.
Perhaps, it is a sign of our times that Canadian flag waving supporters of the anti-mandate convoy, are actually funding a group of people who preach hatred and want the split Canada asunder. And, Canadian flag clad participants in the charade, stand shoulder-to-shoulder with hate speech, racial resentment, and anti-Semitism.
Interestingly, the interim Conservative opposition leader, Candice Bergen, has also expressed support for the mask-shunning protesters, who are engaged in a super-spreader event in the midst of a pandemic. Bergen's term in office will be short-lived, and her Marjorie Taylor-Green clone act will also end abruptly, like a candle in the wind.
Candice Bergen can chart another course, but old Harperites cling to the adage that once you know who you hate, everything else makes sense. But, it is the counter protests that are bringing an end to the convoy of violence and hate speech, not the intervention of those sworn to protect and to serve the right of all Canadians to live free of hate speech and harassment.
When the US deployed National Guard troops to Washington DC in January 2021, the FBI interviewed each and everyone
of those to be deployed for any ties to militant, white supremacists, or hate groups, among other prohibited organisations.
Some of those interviewed were removed from possible deployment, because they were linked to such groups. Each member
of the guard also signed a sworn statement of non-association with such groups, or their objectives.
The screening did stop there, the FBI continued its background checks, and after deployment had to remove several dozen (more than 48) members of the guard from the Washington DC deployment, because they had lied, under oath, to the FBI about their association or affiliation with militant, white supremacists, separatists and other hate groups.
GoFundMe, initially in response to donors who were surprised to learn that they were donating to an Alberta-based separatist group, as well as, American and European intelligence agency inquiries, have frozen the millions that the Wexit group raised, so far, pending an investigation, it appears that the source of some of the international donations, have even reached the attention of the post-McFadden CSIS.
What role, if any, the RCMP is playing in these investigations, is a complete and utter mystery.
It should be rather obvious that GoFundMe failed its obligation of due diligence, when we learned that contrary to GoFundMe rules and regulations for setting up an account with their service, which requires that a plan be filed when that account is established, stating in detail as to how the funds will be distributed, and how one qualifies to receive the funds. These plans must, naturally, be in accordance with the stated goal of the GoFundMe account.
No such plan was in place when GoFundMe, contrary to their own rules and regulations, and relevant banking regulations, allowed the separatist group to open the account ostensibly to provide financial assistance to truck drivers who wanted to participate in the super spreader, so-called anti-vaccine mandate freedom convoy event. Simply stated, the separatist hate group took in millions with no plans to assist anyone, whatsoever, other than themselves.
This could not be possible, if there were not separatists hate pandering sympathizers within the upper echelons of the GoFundMe organization. How many other hate groups are GoFundMe helping? An understanding of the chief executives, even that derived from open-source material, of that organization, is revealing.
... the Ottawa Police Service
... the Ottawa police have largely stood by and watched
the commission of statutory, hybrid and indictable offences
(Reuters, February 5, 2022)
According to reporting by Reuters (February 5, 2022), "Protestors have shut down downtown Ottawa. the Canadian capital, for what was by that date eight days, with some participants waving Confederate or Nazi flags and some saying they wanted to dissolve Canada's government. To the increasing fury of residents, Ottawa police have largely stood by and watched as some protesters smashed windows, threatened reporters and health-care workers, and abused racial minorities."
It seems that Reuters did not get the 21st-century memo, concerning the use of the term racial minorities, which furthers the racialization of racialized communities. To paraphrase the disgraced illiberal Jim Jordan, 'That's Reuters."
Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly, leaves little doubt that he fails to understand the nature of the problem his force faces vis-a-vis the current anarchy in his community, at an emergency meeting of the Ottawa police services board this past Friday, Sloly stated:
"This is a city under siege, this is a threat to democracy, this is a nationwide insurrection, this is madness."
These are not the sober words of a commander able to gather all the pertinent information necessary to lead his forces to meet a challenge.
Ottawa police also warned of a crackdown on the protest and dedicated more officers, but also stated that they do not have enough resources to end the protests.
"We have done our very best." chief Sloly said in conclusion.
If, the constables under Sloly's command and leadership are going to stand by and watch laws being broken, then an increase in their numbers seems superfluous.
These same police services, and we are addressing all 25 chiefs of the largest cities in Canada, have year in and year out peopled their traffic courts with members of the racialized communities, without any judicial review of the extent to which there may be prosecutorial bias in police policy and in policing practices involved. The revenue taken from racialized communities through these policy driven policing practices is, to put it mildly, substantial, that is, a burden placed upon these communities.
And therefore, it is a burden to Canadian society that exists under Constitutional rule of law, which is different from Canadian society as constituted by those who would cast the Constitution, and their sworn oath to hold it, aside.
And yet, in the face of massive traffic offences by non-racialized community members the police stand by and watch, and as such Sloly's resignation was inevitable, and all together fitting and proper.
The fact that serving constables stood by and watched statutory, hybrid and indictable offences being committed is a matter of urgent concern. The fact that serving members of the Canadian Armed Services were active participants in the illegal activities is also a matter of urgent concern. Given the fact that we are still waiting for the result of the case, accused of recruiting for a global neo-Nazi terrorist group while serving in Canada's army reserves, that fled Canada and was subsequently arrested in the U.S..
It seems that Reuters did not get the 21st-century memo, concerning the use of the term racial minorities, which furthers the racialization of racialized communities. To paraphrase the disgraced illiberal Jim Jordan, 'That's Reuters."
Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly, leaves little doubt that he fails to understand the nature of the problem his force faces vis-a-vis the current anarchy in his community, at an emergency meeting of the Ottawa police services board this past Friday, Sloly stated:
"This is a city under siege, this is a threat to democracy, this is a nationwide insurrection, this is madness."
These are not the sober words of a commander able to gather all the pertinent information necessary to lead his forces to meet a challenge.
Ottawa police also warned of a crackdown on the protest and dedicated more officers, but also stated that they do not have enough resources to end the protests.
"We have done our very best." chief Sloly said in conclusion.
If, the constables under Sloly's command and leadership are going to stand by and watch laws being broken, then an increase in their numbers seems superfluous.
These same police services, and we are addressing all 25 chiefs of the largest cities in Canada, have year in and year out peopled their traffic courts with members of the racialized communities, without any judicial review of the extent to which there may be prosecutorial bias in police policy and in policing practices involved. The revenue taken from racialized communities through these policy driven policing practices is, to put it mildly, substantial, that is, a burden placed upon these communities.
And therefore, it is a burden to Canadian society that exists under Constitutional rule of law, which is different from Canadian society as constituted by those who would cast the Constitution, and their sworn oath to hold it, aside.
And yet, in the face of massive traffic offences by non-racialized community members the police stand by and watch, and as such Sloly's resignation was inevitable, and all together fitting and proper.
The fact that serving constables stood by and watched statutory, hybrid and indictable offences being committed is a matter of urgent concern. The fact that serving members of the Canadian Armed Services were active participants in the illegal activities is also a matter of urgent concern. Given the fact that we are still waiting for the result of the case, accused of recruiting for a global neo-Nazi terrorist group while serving in Canada's army reserves, that fled Canada and was subsequently arrested in the U.S..
... the highest echelons of government, military, and law enforcement
... the power to fine, is the power to destroy
(E LaMont Gregory)
(E LaMont Gregory)
And, now that our divisive press and media realize that the last horse they championed into the premiership, Jason Kenney, is being relegated to the ash pile of sordid pandemic response history. Our every ready print and broadcast media are trying to warm their slice of the public imagination, to a return of Rachel Notley, a wholly degenerate (lacking normal and desirable moral qualities) and highly repugnant (extremely distasteful and unacceptable) idea.
A rational press and media would call attention to this so-called freedom convoy, and at least caution as to its potential as a super-spreader event, but that would require an informative and responsible position in relation to matters of public health.
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A rational press and media would call attention to this so-called freedom convoy, and at least caution as to its potential as a super-spreader event, but that would require an informative and responsible position in relation to matters of public health.
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Coming soon
~ behavior unbecoming a premier of Alberta ~
... an open letter to Premier Danielle Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and American right-wing political commentator Tucker Carlson
- Gavin Young/Postmedia and Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
- Gavin Young/Postmedia and Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
It is a matter of concern, urgent concern, that Premier Danielle Smith chose to engage in a very public spectacle with Tucker Carlson. Carlson, an illiberal US media figure well-known for airing racist and sexist views commercially, for the right-of-center cable news media outlet, Fox News. That is, before the relationship that of employer and employee between Fox News and Tucker Carlson, was severed, unceremoniously.
Carlson is also known for his support for Trump’s baseless claims concerning the election Trump lost to President Biden in 2020, although emails from Carlson discovered through the successful Dominion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, show that despite Carlson's vehement support on air for Trump's election lies, in fact, Carlson did not actually believe them. Carlson told the lies for ratings and money, and became the most watched, and highest paid personality on Fox News.
The information about Tucker Carlson, presented above, is necessary to illustrate, who it was the Premier Danielle Smith shared a stage with in Calgary and in the Provincial Capital of Alberta, Edmonton.
- in process
Additionally, Carlson is an advocate for the, so-called, Freedom Convoy1. By associating with him, Premier Smith risks aligning herself with extreme right-wing ideologies.
While freedom of speech is essential, there must be a discernment between truth and misinformation. Individuals like Carlson, who propagate dangerous narratives, are not the solution. Their influence can lead to chaos and undermine the welcoming and diverse nature of Canada. As citizens, we should prioritize informed discourse over sensationalism1.
In parallel, the issue of homelessness in Alberta remains critical. The recent deaths of two homeless individuals highlight the urgency of addressing this crisis. Homelessness is not a choice; it often results from job loss and eviction. Unfortunately, social services in Alberta fall short, exacerbating the cycle of homelessness. Emergency funding and support are essential for those without permanent residences, as living on the streets adversely affects both physical and mental health1.
As citizens, we must hold our leaders accountable for their associations and actions, ensuring they uphold values that reflect the best interests of our communities1.
Certainly, I understand your concern. The decision by Premier Danielle Smith to share a stage with Tucker Carlson, despite his controversial views, has significant implications. Let’s explore this further:
- Symbolism and Perception:
- As the highest constitutional office holder in Alberta, Premier Smith represents the province and its values. Her actions are symbolic and carry weight.
- By appearing alongside Carlson, she implicitly associates herself with his views, whether intentionally or not. This can shape public perception and impact trust in her leadership.
- Edmonton’s Perspective:
- Edmonton, as the provincial capital, is a diverse and politically engaged city. Its residents hold a wide range of opinions.
- Some Edmontonians may view Smith’s decision as problematic, especially given Carlson’s controversial statements. They might question why the premier chose to engage with someone who espouses divisive views.
- Balancing Dialogue and Condemnation:
- Premier Smith likely weighed the benefits of dialogue against the risks of association. Engaging with diverse perspectives can foster understanding.
- However, critics argue that certain views should be unequivocally condemned. Carlson’s history of promoting white nationalist, racist, and sexist ideas falls into this category.
- Political Calculations:
- Politicians often make strategic decisions based on their political calculus. Appearing with Carlson might have been an attempt to appeal to specific segments of the population.
- The challenge lies in balancing pragmatism with principles. Smith may have believed that the potential gains outweighed the drawbacks.
- Public Backlash and Accountability:
- The controversy surrounding this event highlights the importance of accountability. Premier Smith faces scrutiny from constituents, opposition parties, and the media.
- Her response to criticism will shape how this decision is remembered.
- Implications for Smith:
- Smith’s association with Carlson and his controversial views could be seen as a calculated move to broaden her party’s appeal beyond traditional conservative strongholds in Alberta.
- However, the subsequent interview with Putin adds complexity:
- Arctic Waters Dispute: Canada and Russia are both vying for control of the Arctic waters, which hold strategic and economic significance.
- WEXIT Movement: The WEXIT movement, advocating for the breakup of a united Canada, particularly resonates in the prairie provinces.
- By engaging with Carlson and then interviewing Putin, Smith’s actions may be interpreted in various ways:
- Balancing Act: She could be balancing domestic political considerations with international relations.
- Messaging: The interviews allow her to convey her perspective and potentially address issues related to Arctic sovereignty and regional separatism.
- Strategic Diplomacy: Engaging with both Carlson and Putin might signal a nuanced approach to global affairs.
- Cautionary Note:
- While associating with controversial figures can provide platforms for messaging, it also carries risks.
- Cautionary Note:
- While associating with controversial figures can provide platforms for messaging, it also carries risks.
- Smith’s actions will likely face scrutiny, especially given the geopolitical context and Canada’s interests in the Arctic.
Certainly! The events involving Premier Danielle Smith sharing a stage with Tucker Carlson in Calgary and Edmonton offer insights into the sentiments and perspectives of the people of Alberta. While it’s essential to recognize that individuals’ views vary, we can draw some general observations:
- **Political Affiliation and Ideological Spectrum:
- The fact that Premier Smith chose to engage with Carlson suggests that there is a segment of the population in Alberta that resonates with conservative ideologies.
- However, it’s crucial to remember that not all Albertans share the same beliefs. The province is diverse, with a wide range of political opinions.
- **Polarization and Extremism:
- The events highlight the polarization within Alberta’s political landscape. Some individuals may strongly endorse Carlson’s views, while others vehemently oppose them.
- The presence of extremism—whether on the right or left—can influence public discourse and policy decisions.
- **Public Discourse and Media Influence:
- The events underscore the power of media figures like Carlson. Their platforms can shape public opinion and influence political narratives.
- Observers are not neutral; they react to these interactions, forming judgments about the alignment of their leaders with specific ideologies.
- **Social and Cultural Context:
- Alberta’s historical context, economic challenges, and cultural dynamics play a role in shaping residents’ perspectives.
- The province has a history of conservative governance, but it also values inclusivity, diversity, and social welfare
- **Individual Agency and Critical Thinking:
- Albertans are not passive observers. They actively engage with political events, evaluate leaders’ actions, and form their own conclusions.
- Critical thinking and media literacy are essential for citizens to navigate complex issues and make informed choices.
Certainly, let’s delve into how Alberta is perceived on the global stage. Premier Danielle Smith’s association with Tucker Carlson and the broader political landscape in Alberta can indeed shape international perceptions. Here are some considerations:
- Political Image:
- Premier Smith’s alignment with Carlson may raise eyebrows internationally. The global community closely observes political leaders’ actions and associations.
- Alberta’s reputation may be influenced by its leaders’ stances on issues such as climate change, energy policy, and social inclusivity.
- Economic Context:
- Alberta is known for its oil and gas industry. Its economic reliance on fossil fuels has drawn attention, especially in the context of climate change and environmental sustainability.
- International observers may scrutinize Alberta’s commitment to transitioning toward cleaner energy sources.
- Indigenous Rights and Justice:
- The mention of Edmonton’s mayor being a victim of torture in India highlights the importance of human rights and justice.
- Alberta’s treatment of Indigenous communities, land rights, and reconciliation efforts are closely monitored globally.
- Multiculturalism and Diversity:
- Alberta’s population is diverse, with people from various cultural backgrounds. The province’s approach to multiculturalism and inclusivity matters on the world stage.
- Actions by political leaders can either reinforce or challenge perceptions of Alberta’s openness and acceptance.
- Media Coverage and Diplomacy:
- Media portrayal plays a significant role. International news outlets cover events like Premier Smith’s interactions with Carlson.
- Diplomatic relations and trade partnerships are affected by how Alberta is perceived globally.
- Individual Impact:
- Premier Smith’s choices reflect not only her own views but also those of her constituents. The world may interpret her actions as representative of Alberta’s collective mindset.
- However, it’s essential to recognize that individual leaders do not fully encapsulate an entire province’s diversity.
- Individual Impact:
- Premier Smith’s choices reflect not only her own views but also those of her constituents. The world may interpret her actions as representative of Alberta’s collective mindset.
- However, it’s essential to recognize that individual leaders do not fully encapsulate an entire province’s diversity.
- In summary, Alberta’s image on the world stage is multifaceted. It combines political decisions, economic priorities, social justice efforts, and individual stories. As global citizens, we must engage in critical conversations and advocate for a positive and informed representation of our communities.
- Media Coverage and Diplomacy:
- Media portrayal plays a significant role. International news outlets cover events like Premier Smith’s interactions with Carlson.
- Diplomatic relations and trade partnerships are affected by how Alberta is perceived globally.
- Individual Impact:
- Premier Smith’s choices reflect not only her own views but also those of her constituents. The world may interpret her actions as representative of Alberta’s collective mindset.
- However, it’s essential to recognize that individual leaders do not fully encapsulate an entire province’s diversity.
... Edmonton, on the world stage,
and under the global microscope
https://www.theoxfordscientist.com/-edmonton-on-the-world-stage.html
E LaMont Gregory MSc Oxon
and under the global microscope
https://www.theoxfordscientist.com/-edmonton-on-the-world-stage.html
E LaMont Gregory MSc Oxon
... under the dome, or under the pointed hood,
that is the question
that is the question
... the election of Amarjeet Sohi, as Mayor of Edmonton, has propelled Edmonton onto the world stage, and adds
to the bewilderment as to how, Alberta's provincial government, under the leadership of Jason Kenney, got the
response to the pandemic so horribly, and deadly wrong. And, being on the world stage has placed Alberta's
politicians, the press, protectives services, the pulpit, & its people, under the global microscope
