The pandemic was seen as an opportunity for maximum disruption, and in the spring of 2020, a group of far-right politicians and policymakers gathered to talk dismantling public education.
.. Am very interested in Candace Bergen’s shocking urge for ‘more time with her adult family .. albeit - being the Keynote IDU Speaker in the company of Stephen Harper & Ray Novak must have left her awfully chuffed .. on her way home to Morden !
Am particularly intrigued re her Security Uptake .. or others such as Andrew Scheer or Michael Chong - Jenni Byrne, Danielle Smith & Pierre Poilievre, Jamie Ellerton & Fred DeLorey etc.. et al - re the Convoy Incubation & Initial Funding Stages ! Then ‘eastward ho & on to Ottawa eh ! Greeted warmly by various n sundry Elected ‘Public Servants - even at the International Border Blockings ..
A brilliant, informative piece Dougald. I will upgrade to paid when my finances get a bit better. Thank you for being a beacon of truth in these murky times, that are riddled with lies and misleading statements.
ve been troubled for years by the rise of homeschooling and religious schooling, feeling a nagging worry that it is somehow orchestrated and fundamental to the far right conservative ideologies taking root most notably in the USA and closer to home, Alberta..
I’ve also been worried about the spread of disinformation and how easily the public is accepting it and making it fundamental to their belief systems. Religious based education and homeschooling, is obviously fostering a fundamental willingness to accept beliefs that are not grounded in provable fact.
This article was a major eye-opener and now that your article has informed me, i’m horrified at the success they’ve achieved. I watched the deterioration of American Society since Trump’s first election, feeling constantly frustrated and worried because no one was effectively holding him to account. As I watch this, I saw Canada‘s conservative federal leader, and some of the premiers implementing exactly the same playbook with out Media attention. The media completely failed to be the watchdog. They are supposed to be and I guess that’s not surprising considering breakdown of antitrust laws that have allowed Postmedia to spread throughout Canadas news community just as they and Fox News were allowed to completely overtake the United States.
I see little hope for the better angels too turn this around. Again, thank you for your article, at least now I understand our downfall better than I did yesterday.
Canada needs some strong Policy against foreign ownership of Canadian media companies. Post Media is owned by Rupert Murdoch and through this outlet pushes all manner of biases. Canadian owed media has been disappearing for some time. This landscape is changing.
I agree, Canada should insist on Canadian media ownership,
However, Postmedia is owned by Chatham Asset Group, which owns the National Enquirer, and is the company that helped Trump make his hush-money patyments
The unchecked influence of the social media platforms is responsible for spreading these undemocratic ideologies across the world. It’s time we stop affording them. God like status and putting effective restrictions on their spread and business models. How this can be achieved is totally beyond me. If anyone has any suggestions on how it could be done I’d love to hear it.
.. Am very interested in Candace Bergen’s shocking urge for ‘more time with her adult family .. albeit - being the Keynote IDU Speaker in the company of Stephen Harper & Ray Novak must have left her awfully chuffed .. on her way home to Morden !
Am particularly intrigued re her Security Uptake .. or others such as Andrew Scheer or Michael Chong - Jenni Byrne, Danielle Smith & Pierre Poilievre, Jamie Ellerton & Fred DeLorey etc.. et al - re the Convoy Incubation & Initial Funding Stages ! Then ‘eastward ho & on to Ottawa eh ! Greeted warmly by various n sundry Elected ‘Public Servants - even at the International Border Blockings ..
A brilliant, informative piece Dougald. I will upgrade to paid when my finances get a bit better. Thank you for being a beacon of truth in these murky times, that are riddled with lies and misleading statements.
Much appreciated.
ve been troubled for years by the rise of homeschooling and religious schooling, feeling a nagging worry that it is somehow orchestrated and fundamental to the far right conservative ideologies taking root most notably in the USA and closer to home, Alberta..
I’ve also been worried about the spread of disinformation and how easily the public is accepting it and making it fundamental to their belief systems. Religious based education and homeschooling, is obviously fostering a fundamental willingness to accept beliefs that are not grounded in provable fact.
This article was a major eye-opener and now that your article has informed me, i’m horrified at the success they’ve achieved. I watched the deterioration of American Society since Trump’s first election, feeling constantly frustrated and worried because no one was effectively holding him to account. As I watch this, I saw Canada‘s conservative federal leader, and some of the premiers implementing exactly the same playbook with out Media attention. The media completely failed to be the watchdog. They are supposed to be and I guess that’s not surprising considering breakdown of antitrust laws that have allowed Postmedia to spread throughout Canadas news community just as they and Fox News were allowed to completely overtake the United States.
I see little hope for the better angels too turn this around. Again, thank you for your article, at least now I understand our downfall better than I did yesterday.
Canada needs some strong Policy against foreign ownership of Canadian media companies. Post Media is owned by Rupert Murdoch and through this outlet pushes all manner of biases. Canadian owed media has been disappearing for some time. This landscape is changing.
I agree, Canada should insist on Canadian media ownership,
However, Postmedia is owned by Chatham Asset Group, which owns the National Enquirer, and is the company that helped Trump make his hush-money patyments
Just thank you. You were one of the very few ethical politicians in Manitoba.
Your meticulously researched SUBSTACK articles are proof of your sense of decency and humanity.
Thanks for your correction on Post Media ownership.
The unchecked influence of the social media platforms is responsible for spreading these undemocratic ideologies across the world. It’s time we stop affording them. God like status and putting effective restrictions on their spread and business models. How this can be achieved is totally beyond me. If anyone has any suggestions on how it could be done I’d love to hear it.
The bastards are everywhere.
What is with these assholes?