“Today, in Canada, it’s Thanksgiving Day. A day which is traditionally set aside for giving thanks. So rather than briefly touch upon a few of the mind numbingly abundant numbers of absurd reasons why such a practice is so misplaced — given the world in which we live, and the costs many are forced to pay to the few — I’ll merely cite one reason why I’m thankful…”
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“I’ll refrain from adding any comment to the bunch of words I’m urging people to read today. And, for the purposes of my point, I’ll say it’s a little late for this post — at least in relation to when the article was posted, being the beginning of last week (September 7th) — but the content of Tim Wise’s piece is not any less relevant today…”
“It wasn’t so much the words he spoke, Corporate Power is probably the greatest threat we face as a planet, but rather it was the context he so neatly provided his argument. I don’t think I’ve ever been so angry about being so sad…”
“Exactly why are people so afraid of labelling these acts of hatred, intolerance, and fear for what they so clearly happen to be?”
“But I often wonder if those people, while telling me I’ve affected them, are curious about who moves me…”
“Not that this little fact will change the tide. People, the first 3 morons I named at the start of this piece, especially, are ignorant. And it seems they prefer to remain that way. Fair enough. But when their bullshit starts to affect people, people they are so flagrantly misrepresenting, it’s time to turn the other cheek…”
“I urge all my fellow country people to wander over and bask in the pride of what it truly means to be a Canadian…”
“By all means, these holidays mean something to a lot of you — fair enough — but not everyone is in quite the same position to share your “jubilation.” Please take a moment and consider the cost of the “freedom” you enjoy. Thanks…”