Retired lawyer. Unapologetically opinionated. I regret nothing.
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I block #covidiots and hope you do too. Blocking rules are pinned.
Feb 23, 2022 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
#CBC doing a story on the occupiers. The man they interviewed could not define why he’s mad, and in particular how we are divided. When asked that question he referred to people who are struggling.
No one knows why they are mad and why it’s Trudeau’s fault. #OttawaOccupation
Yet again, the privilege of being able to go to Ottawa to vent his frustration goes unacknowledged.
Anyone who has seen real poverty and real
marginalization knows the difference between that and the occupiers.
Feb 22, 2022 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
When do we start talking about how many of the occupiers subscribe to weird conspiracy theories involving the WEF, the fact that many own guns, the fact that some brought their loaded guns to Ottawa, and the fact that police and military members participated. #OttawaOccupation
They lost. Spectacularly. To Trudeau.
They were mad enough when they ridiculously thought this occupation would succeed. How are they going to conduct themselves now?
May 6, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
1. When someone, let’s say a Prime Minister, says he is going to tackle issues other someone’s, lets say Conservative politicians, have not tackled, privileged white men are threatened. They fear their failure to act on these issues is perceived as immoral. #cdnpoli#Feminism2. The solution? Demand perfection. Root out every failure, criticize every success. Claim that if it is not all done immediately and perfectly, there was never any real plan to do it in the first place. Go after everyone who supports him.
May 4, 2021 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
1. Is it just me who finds it troubling the CPC want a woman to face consequences over sexual abuse in the military?
Yet again, this issue has been weaponizing for political purposes. The true aim is not just to take down this govt, but also to retain the status quo. #cdnpoli2. Sexual abuse is not resolved w laws, policies or even an external complaints process (tho one should have been implemented earlier). All of these systems are rooted in the same notion of marginalizing women. Rape used to be a crime against the husband or father of the victim.
Jun 9, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Does anyone else see the connection between the horror of our LTC homes and #DefundThePolice ?
If we are serious about addressing how we care for the vulnerable we need to do a whole lot more than divert funds from policing.
Criminal courts and jails are full of people who came into contact w police because medical or social services staff asked for police interference. Police are constantly required to deal w mentally ill people because the health care system refuses to do so.
Aug 16, 2019 • 19 tweets • 3 min read
Long thread:
People ask, how can you still want to vote for Trudeau after this. (Well actually, some people sneer, clearly thinking those of us who continue to support him lack their great wisdom and judgment). I will tell you why I do.
First, I think I’ve been clear in my comments thus far that I question Dion’s factual and legal conclusions. At the worst, based on his conclusions, Trudeau intentionally went as far as he believed he legally could to get WR to grant the DPA, but didn’t intend to cross the line.
