tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post3394555828631883413..comments2024-03-03T17:01:57.876-05:00Comments on Montreal Simon: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and the Little CanadiansSimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-20114221134863645272016-08-14T13:40:30.267-04:002016-08-14T13:40:30.267-04:00this, blog?, is the worst of the "sheepish&qu...this, blog?, is the worst of the "sheepish" tripe, on the internet. It's so biased as to appear to be written by the Liberals themselves. Stating that the "Cons" are just jealous and petty because of the actions of this lady is the worst type of misdirection. The issue was plain, a lady, new at this level of fame was overwhelmed and stated it. Many, even Liberals, pointed out that others before her had gone through the same and flourished, without the help she was demanding. Others pointed to the fact that if this help were truly necessary due to this lady's inability to cope she could do as others have done and hire the help herself, on her own dime. Then, in response, she and her husband stressed her needs and elevated her to some special status beyond those who have gone before her, based on their "specialness". That's when it really came down on them, as it should. Yes, you both are special, as Justin is an elected leader and she, his wife is in the public eye (more so than most due to their own desire to be so) but there have been many in your position who learned to cope or hired their own assistance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-2960627186615281292016-05-17T02:03:54.070-04:002016-05-17T02:03:54.070-04:00Oh he's a Evita alright.
Arrogant, self-centr...Oh he's a Evita alright.<br /><br />Arrogant, self-centred and vain. But good at tricking the dumb-dumbs.<br /><br />They need excitement, and does him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-80012124008777667022016-05-16T08:56:01.002-04:002016-05-16T08:56:01.002-04:00Well, they aren't. They are against the social...Well, they aren't. They are against the social measures necessary for the emancipation of women, such as employment equity, universal free childcare and a basic income. Marine Le Pen could call herself a faminist, for that matter, but it would be bullshit. <br /><br />And no, I don't hate Trudeau. I do hate Harper. But I recognize that Trudeau also represents a capitalist party. lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-39918756178245418502016-05-16T08:09:51.164-04:002016-05-16T08:09:51.164-04:00hi anon...well that you. I must say I'm distre...hi anon...well that you. I must say I'm distressed by some of the reaction it has elicited, but your comment more than makes up for that. ;) And yes, I try to look for the good in this world, and hate poisons everything....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-37142383498135698192016-05-16T08:07:51.456-04:002016-05-16T08:07:51.456-04:00hi lagatta...the class struggle has nothing to do ...hi lagatta...the class struggle has nothing to do with bullying a young woman, and Nikki Ashton made a fool of herself with an argument that also made no sense, and all she demonstrated on that occasion was just cheap partisanship. And BTW you should also know that Michelle Rempel and Ashton have been active on twitter congratulating themselves for being such good feminists. Which is enough to make me vomit...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-89262529601533955472016-05-16T08:04:41.322-04:002016-05-16T08:04:41.322-04:00hi David...yes the whole thing reeks of hypocrisy....hi David...yes the whole thing reeks of hypocrisy. We could have gone after Harper's family for the reason you mention, but we never did. For the simple reason that we are better than them, and they couldn't be more disgusting....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-42711208965862245742016-05-16T08:02:38.752-04:002016-05-16T08:02:38.752-04:00hi anonymous....so it's Evita now is it? Have ...hi anonymous....so it's Evita now is it? Have you Cons no sense of decency? You really are appalling and thank goodness we defeated you...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-40807134538028101782016-05-16T08:01:03.644-04:002016-05-16T08:01:03.644-04:00hi Gyor...no that position makes no sense at all. ...hi Gyor...no that position makes no sense at all. For to accept that would suggest that Prime Ministers should have to be subjected to a means test to decide how much help they should get to carry out their duties, and that's both petty and absurd....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-39753943789160295902016-05-16T07:59:22.746-04:002016-05-16T07:59:22.746-04:00hi TS...look I don't know what exactly is moti...hi TS...look I don't know what exactly is motivating so many to act in such a beastly fashion, but when they attacked her kids I thought it was appalling, when they attacked the gentle Margaret I was horrified. And this latest attack on Sophie is the absolute limit. But I'm glad you liked my sunflower. I was looking for a field of oppose, and when I stumbled on that picture I just couldn't resist... :)Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-44838926079880013912016-05-16T07:56:31.273-04:002016-05-16T07:56:31.273-04:00hi JD...yes Candice Bergen is a horribly ratty cre...hi JD...yes Candice Bergen is a horribly ratty creature, but Rona Ambrose must bear the responsibility, because she is doing nothing to stop them. They are the same hateful party they always were, and hopefully we can finish them off in the next election...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-71473583642957264252016-05-16T07:54:34.876-04:002016-05-16T07:54:34.876-04:00hi Pamela...I'm sure you're right, and mos...hi Pamela...I'm sure you're right, and most Canadians are on Sophie's side. But as you say the Cons are beasts, much of the MSM is joining in the monkey chorus, the internet is out of control, and what looks like a mass attack is probably not as massive as it looks. But I must say it really does offend me...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-69038567892997698612016-05-16T07:50:05.916-04:002016-05-16T07:50:05.916-04:00hi anon 11:40...yes, as Heather Mallick pointed ou...hi anon 11:40...yes, as Heather Mallick pointed out the other day, sadly some of the attacks are coming from women, who should know better. And realize that they are also aimed at all women. But yes, thank goodness we got rid of those horrible Cons, even if as you say their poison is still with us. And believe me it's a pleasure to stand on guard against those foul bullies...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-31217842367440277152016-05-16T07:46:30.191-04:002016-05-16T07:46:30.191-04:00hi lagatta....let's be clear, I am not defendi...hi lagatta....let's be clear, I am not defending Sophie because she's pretty, I am defending her because she is a nice person, who is being attacked in a vile manner, because she's Justin Trudeau's wife, and because she is a woman. You hate Trudeau too much to be impartial, and your remarks in my regard are absolutely outrageous...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-23668404594830529852016-05-16T07:43:39.734-04:002016-05-16T07:43:39.734-04:00hi RT...thank you, if there is one thing I hate it...hi RT...thank you, if there is one thing I hate it's bullying. And the Cons and others should be ashamed of themselves for trying to get at Justin Trudeau by going after his family. They really are scum and we can destroy them soon enough....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-63072358566634577822016-05-16T05:39:11.159-04:002016-05-16T05:39:11.159-04:00One of your best posts yet Simon! Thank you very m...One of your best posts yet Simon! Thank you very much for bravely calling out horrible partisan attacks all these years. As usual, you've succeeded in taking something ugly and transforming it into a truly enjoyable read. In a world so full of hate you remind that there is beauty to be found, also. Thank you.7https://www.blogger.com/profile/02758881763149289192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-57241188825848533482016-05-16T04:55:03.074-04:002016-05-16T04:55:03.074-04:00Speak of misogynist... I'll leave aside Bergen...Speak of misogynist... I'll leave aside Bergen, whom I loathe for reasons that have nothing to do with her marital status, or any Con for that matter. <br /><br />I'm not "jealous of her good looks". I'm not bad looking myself (though older - it happens, eh?) but I am livid about a society that values women on the basis of good looks and a certain type of presentation of self (princessy). Oddly unfashionable here in Montréal, by the way, as is her pink froth. <br /><br />Status - that is another matter. I'm a socialist; I'm for social equality and a drastic reduction in distinctions of status, private schools and all the rest of that upper-class crap. That is not jealousy - it is class struggle. And it certainly doesn't mean I don't want recognition for people who have accomplished important things in the arts, in the sciences, in fighting climate change or supporting refugees for example. <br /><br />Bergen isn't a feminist, but Nikki Ashton certainly is, and I don't like seeing her malighned for criticising a statement by Grégoire. Nobody wants Grégoire guillotined, or having to live on the crap provided at food banks and soup kitchens. lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-10445178634901720472016-05-16T02:54:26.191-04:002016-05-16T02:54:26.191-04:00Simon mentions the "women hate" directed...Simon mentions the "women hate" directed at Sophie. I don't think there is any way to substantiate if there is any of that going on. But my own theory is that at least some women who are criticizing Sophie are either jealous of her good looks and status, or maybe at an unconscious level are attacking her because they themselves are single or divorced (Bergen) and life hasn't unfolded as they hoped it had.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630890163958807048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-7336992869684278392016-05-16T02:06:19.052-04:002016-05-16T02:06:19.052-04:00Former Sun TV reporter Paige MacPherson, who is no...Former Sun TV reporter Paige MacPherson, who is now with the Con filled Canadian Taxpayers Federation, tweeted out about Sophie.<br /><br />I asked Paige in an email:<br /><br />"l don't recall you whining that taxpayer's money was going to pay for Laureen Harper's secretary, Steve's powder puff from ol' Duff, or his North-Korean vibe 24/7 "news" videos!"<br /><br />"And who paid for Laureen Harper's quarters for a year when she was separated from Stephen while he was still the Prime Minister--the Conservative Party, Harper himself, or the Canadian taxpayer?"Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630890163958807048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-12738114715965996572016-05-15T22:08:21.923-04:002016-05-15T22:08:21.923-04:00Sophie Gargoire-Trudeau was not elected to office,...Sophie Gargoire-Trudeau was not elected to office, as many point out It is for that very reason she ought to be supported and if that requires additional staff then it ought to be provided to her. Good on her for wanting to help!<br /><br />Ms. Gregoire-Trudeau is very popular and that is a good thing. The fact she wants to help and is a positive role model all the better.<br /><br />Mrs. Mulroney had 3 staffers and I was fine with that also. <br /><br />If nothing else people ought to be aware the type of "advertising" Ms. Gregoire-Trudeau provides to Canada and its fashion industry can't be bought. it would cost too much. <br /><br />If Ms. Gregoire-Trudeau can inspire young people, encourage anyone, its a good thing. She is a lovely "tall poppy", and I think its wonderful.<br /><br />Not a conservative. Not a Liberal. e.a.f.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-22425693409577775302016-05-15T19:23:54.491-04:002016-05-15T19:23:54.491-04:00When you look at this as "their rich" or...When you look at this as "their rich" or it's a "pity parade" you really don't get what she's doing, you attack like the rest of them.<br />If Sophie can steer even just one young female towards a better life then I'd gladly help pay for 2 or 3 more assistants to ease the load.<br />The fact is she's popular, in-demand and is doing her part to better society. Those that begrudge what she's doing are pitiful, envious, hateful souls.<br />JDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-31026925995467791142016-05-15T19:15:23.456-04:002016-05-15T19:15:23.456-04:00So Evita's wife needs help, and of course we h...So Evita's wife needs help, and of course we have to pay for it.<br /><br />After all, we have to thank our lucky stars to have such a prince as he. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-29436046930929080572016-05-15T18:19:25.590-04:002016-05-15T18:19:25.590-04:00Gyor, it's really none of your business. Mrs. ...Gyor, it's really none of your business. Mrs. Trudeau does not get paid!!! She does things FOR FREE!! This is misogyny pure and simple! <br /><br />TSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-70668864163672771522016-05-15T17:05:17.818-04:002016-05-15T17:05:17.818-04:00True, but nobody is playing the victim game. True, but nobody is playing the victim game. lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-13534746047849437142016-05-15T16:11:45.970-04:002016-05-15T16:11:45.970-04:00To be fair Justin gets his own share of he's v... To be fair Justin gets his own share of he's very pretty from men and women. Its a mere observation, so lets not play the victim game.Gyorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773307017058386989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-84093032577519282162016-05-15T16:08:16.901-04:002016-05-15T16:08:16.901-04:00The Trudeau family is rich, if Sophie needs an ass... The Trudeau family is rich, if Sophie needs an assistant, hire and pay for one! This pity parade is sickening.<br /><br /> Look I believe living a spouse and childern out of it, but Sophie crossed the line and made herself the centre of political attention so I'm not buying this sob story of poor sophie got critized, seriously its been very mild critizism.Gyorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773307017058386989noreply@blogger.com