I enjoyed Avetis’ article on Soviet Canada in Palladium and appreciate that he is actually trying to break down the class and regional dynamics in Canada. The hick thing was on point as PP leans into his lame new “Boots not Suits” slogan and the Liberals run a supercilious technocrat with a campaign based on cringe nationalism.
Kind of an interesting point on an alternative elite and local politics. I would have liked to see Conservatives have come up with a new policy for growth and renewal, but we just got micro policies like Ax the Tax and life sentences for fentanyl. All this energy behind them and they came up with nothing, just a slightly edgier version of O’Toole and Scheer.
I went to university in the mid 90s. Just like today you can't say anything against immigration back then it was more about not touching the Holy Grail of multiculturalism. But I pretty much made my peace. I was against it then seeing it was a terrible idea to form a national identity around especially considering the incessant 'navel gazing' which tripped over into nauseating. FF 30 years, yada, yada, yada, and well, 'post national-state'.
As for the Arctic, I took an Arctic History class. I was annoyed with the anti-American naive Canadian nationalism of the professor. I would often argue in class we need to spend on our military to not only maintain it but enhance it. Back then, there was no stomach for that. 'Who would attack Canada' was the common reply. My response was always 'Um, like, human nature?' I also would argue it was our responsibility to do so to not only protect our sovereignty and be respected but it was part of our duty as an ally in Nato. Blank Homer stares. It was right around the time Chretien of-loaded military protection to the U.S. in a deal with Clinton. It was a pretty big deal the military debate. As you can see, I lost but was right in the long-run.
As it pertains to the Arctic, I asked the professor how on Kermit's green earth could we possibly protect it without a military? We need to actively show a presence by having a military base, developing the area and planting flags EVERYWHERE. I couldn't believe the low-energy naïveté of Canadians. With no military to project strength, pride and sovereignty, how can you expect allies - and especially enemies - to respect you? It's a simple fricken calculus. You want to talk tough and about fighting for freedom and democracy? You need HARD power to back the soft power with. Or else, you're farting into the win. A Trudeau talent and specialty. FF 30 years, yada, yada, yada and well, threats of becoming a 51st state.
Let's be frank here. We ARE a branch plant economy and society of the U.S empire. They own roughly 50% of us. What makes this weird is exactly what was discussed here. We operate like colonial communists.
Fantastic interview. Good luck with your YouTube channel. Don't be camera shy. You could have a really cool set. Your presence is as captivating as your intellect and voice.
Just heard this on my way to Winnipeg, Gord, and enjoyed it greatly.
Even suspected I may be one of those defectors, but I dunno: sounds like they're all guys ;)
Lemme know when you are back east if ever.
I enjoyed Avetis’ article on Soviet Canada in Palladium and appreciate that he is actually trying to break down the class and regional dynamics in Canada. The hick thing was on point as PP leans into his lame new “Boots not Suits” slogan and the Liberals run a supercilious technocrat with a campaign based on cringe nationalism.
Kind of an interesting point on an alternative elite and local politics. I would have liked to see Conservatives have come up with a new policy for growth and renewal, but we just got micro policies like Ax the Tax and life sentences for fentanyl. All this energy behind them and they came up with nothing, just a slightly edgier version of O’Toole and Scheer.
They are utter mediocrities who are powered by fear instead of dynamism.
Waya tha road bud!! Great listen. Cheers!!
I went to university in the mid 90s. Just like today you can't say anything against immigration back then it was more about not touching the Holy Grail of multiculturalism. But I pretty much made my peace. I was against it then seeing it was a terrible idea to form a national identity around especially considering the incessant 'navel gazing' which tripped over into nauseating. FF 30 years, yada, yada, yada, and well, 'post national-state'.
As for the Arctic, I took an Arctic History class. I was annoyed with the anti-American naive Canadian nationalism of the professor. I would often argue in class we need to spend on our military to not only maintain it but enhance it. Back then, there was no stomach for that. 'Who would attack Canada' was the common reply. My response was always 'Um, like, human nature?' I also would argue it was our responsibility to do so to not only protect our sovereignty and be respected but it was part of our duty as an ally in Nato. Blank Homer stares. It was right around the time Chretien of-loaded military protection to the U.S. in a deal with Clinton. It was a pretty big deal the military debate. As you can see, I lost but was right in the long-run.
As it pertains to the Arctic, I asked the professor how on Kermit's green earth could we possibly protect it without a military? We need to actively show a presence by having a military base, developing the area and planting flags EVERYWHERE. I couldn't believe the low-energy naïveté of Canadians. With no military to project strength, pride and sovereignty, how can you expect allies - and especially enemies - to respect you? It's a simple fricken calculus. You want to talk tough and about fighting for freedom and democracy? You need HARD power to back the soft power with. Or else, you're farting into the win. A Trudeau talent and specialty. FF 30 years, yada, yada, yada and well, threats of becoming a 51st state.
Let's be frank here. We ARE a branch plant economy and society of the U.S empire. They own roughly 50% of us. What makes this weird is exactly what was discussed here. We operate like colonial communists.
Fantastic interview. Good luck with your YouTube channel. Don't be camera shy. You could have a really cool set. Your presence is as captivating as your intellect and voice.