tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post7899501348959002977..comments2024-03-03T17:01:57.876-05:00Comments on Montreal Simon: Harperland and the Lights in the DarknessSimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-80263073760651774582014-02-11T23:28:06.163-05:002014-02-11T23:28:06.163-05:00hi Edstock...there is a lumpen element out there, ...hi Edstock...there is a lumpen element out there, and the Cons cater to them all the time. And as you say they are the biggest challenge we face. But as I told astone I welcome that challenge. I think it's time progressives not only criticize the Cons for their ghastly ways, but also outline our vision of what a better Canada would look like. I confess that at the present just the thought of all that work makes me want to go and lie down. But we do have at least a year, the Cons are wounded, and with one big push I'm sure we can finish them off...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-68763332711146327232014-02-11T23:22:12.638-05:002014-02-11T23:22:12.638-05:00hi astone...Thanks for you kind words, but I prefe...hi astone...Thanks for you kind words, but I prefer to think of myself as just one of the 20 million Canadian voices, who want the Cons out of there and a country where our precious values rule. I understand why you feel frustrated by the ignorance or indifference of so many of our fellow citizens. In my moments of quiet despair I feel the same way too. But what I think when I recover is that the reason they feel that way is because the opposition parties haven't been able to properly tell them why they should care, or outline an alternative and more exciting vision of Canada. As I've mentioned before I'm afraid they focus too much on the trees and fail to see the forest, or where all of this is leading us. But I see that as a challenge. I will try to come up with some ideas about how we can change that and I am open to any ideas from you and others.<br />In the meantime remember that you are not alone.We are more and better than them, and if we join forces we will defeat them...<br /><br />P.S. Of course all of that will be easier when spring finally arrives... ;) Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-74943168115295296582014-02-11T20:52:35.628-05:002014-02-11T20:52:35.628-05:00Astone — Oh how I wish you were wrong, but the kno...Astone — Oh how I wish you were wrong, but the know-nothing 'lumpen' Canuck voter reacts just like you describe. They are the challenge for the next eighteen months.Edstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03295069754219954783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-57972911470156819162014-02-11T18:30:50.272-05:002014-02-11T18:30:50.272-05:00I so want to believe you Simon. I live in Winnipeg...I so want to believe you Simon. I live in Winnipeg and try to engage as many people as I can in small political exchanges just to feel them out. You know, the checkers at Safeway. Customer service at Costco, you know just being friendly, the guy i just pulled out of a ditch. The tow truck driver who just pulled ME out of a ditch (did I mention I live in Winnipeg). None of them really give a shit and when I try to explain(in tiny words) just a little of how harper is ruining Canada they look at me a little bit askanse, as if I am crazy. Even some of my closest friends think I am overdoing it. Trust me there is no more ignorant electorate than the Canadian electorate. Keep on blogging Simon !!! You are the true voice of Canada!!!<br />astonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06689144433736347749noreply@blogger.com