tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34798599.post5120291576723591213..comments2023-11-14T11:44:10.396-05:00Comments on The Legion of Decency: Passing on the Leftjimhenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07815834271470133872noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34798599.post-3196945522748111292010-09-29T16:16:47.955-04:002010-09-29T16:16:47.955-04:00Academic elites have always played a major role in...Academic elites have always played a major role in the left. <br /><br />But over the course of the last few decades, progressive academics have become mired in postmodernism, relativism, and impenetrable theorizing.<br /><br />This has robbed the left of its vigor and courage. How can one be brave in defense of a politics that doubts the very existence of "truth"?rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371229772899723851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34798599.post-60242979204117926062010-09-29T16:04:34.075-04:002010-09-29T16:04:34.075-04:00Rusty, I have a friend with a profoundly autistic ...Rusty, I have a friend with a profoundly autistic child and am very aware of the lack of support for children with special needs. It's sickening, actually. What I wonder is, can't Garneau and others do the necessary advocacy work in parliament without creating a whole new bloated, beaurocracy that is sure to be as wasteful as most others?<br /><br />Without belittling the plight of special needs families, there are many many Canadians who suffer catastrophic health issues. I read on the CBC today that 85% of Canadian cancer patients simply can't afford the drugs necessary to keep them alive. When it comes to health care, there are many injustices in our country. I just don't think more government is the answer. I believe the answer lies in re-prioritizing where tax dollars go.<br /><br />PS: I hope your child is happy, well and thrives as much as possible.screamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06936369491694774149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34798599.post-75030039000167969372010-09-29T14:16:36.488-04:002010-09-29T14:16:36.488-04:00Well, Mr or Mrs, Scream, as the parent of a specia...Well, Mr or Mrs, Scream, as the parent of a special needs child I can list a number of 'needs' that are mandated by our government but not given. <br /><br />More day care places for kids with special needs, for example; timely service (before the child reaches the age of 4, let's say) provided by speech, and motor professionals; more doctors, nurses, and social workers. <br /><br />I think a child advocate could do a lot to address the specific needs of kids and their parents - the rich, the poor, the sick, and the healthy.<br /><br />And did I mention Mr. Marc Garneau went to space? <br /><br />'Cuz he did.Rusty Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16143817211151177797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34798599.post-78711720382445065492010-09-29T13:14:28.099-04:002010-09-29T13:14:28.099-04:00Rusty: I'm curious to know, what rights are C...Rusty: I'm curious to know, what rights are Canadian children currently deprived of - other than decent public education, that is?screamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06936369491694774149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34798599.post-67653638223865290762010-09-26T21:36:40.858-04:002010-09-26T21:36:40.858-04:00Jim: the Left has been pretty much emasculated (if...Jim: the Left has been pretty much emasculated (if that isn't too politically incorrect...I guess I should say emasculated/efemulated) since the Web was invented.<br /><br />Think about it: all that anonymous online politicking by those who would compare getting flamed a bit to being hauled into Dachau. Seriously, if you get the least bit angry on line, you run the risk of someone acting like they're the second coming of Ann Frank. Their persecution complex is that advanced.<br /><br />If Ford does win(and while I support the idea, and relish the heartburn he is causing the left, my vote is with Thompson), the vacancy rate here in Toronto will soar. <br /><br />I mean, first we got rid of all those Americans who went home after the Bush years when Obama won (did Tim Robbins even make an effort?). <br /><br />If Ford wins, I'll personally help everyone who whines about leaving Toronto pack and move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34798599.post-70311346299060157082010-09-26T04:58:55.886-04:002010-09-26T04:58:55.886-04:00Ok, so you won't go for the left because they ...Ok, so you won't go for the left because they don't have the courage of their convictions.<br /><br />So, are you voting for the right or not voting at all? I would still rather vote for people who have the convictions I do, even if they don't always manage to hold to them, then vote for people who completely disagree with me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34798599.post-42615260370467658292010-09-25T09:46:27.785-04:002010-09-25T09:46:27.785-04:00Nothing, as you prolly know, scares me.
But what...Nothing, as you prolly know, scares me. <br /><br />But what makes me proud (and I hope someday I'll be a whole bunch prouder) is my local Liberal MP, Marc Garneau. <br /><br />Yeah, THAT guy. The former astronaut. <br /><br />And what are his policies? What has he brought to the house of common-sense, if that's what its called?<br /><br />He's introduced a private member's bill calling for the creation of a national Children's Commissioner. <br /><br />Independent from government, its job would be to monitor government and champion the voices and rights of children.<br /><br />Sounds like a good guy to me.* <br /><br />And what this country needs is whole buncha nicer people running it. Leaders. <br /><br />*THAT, and he looks normal too. Nothing scary about this guy.Rusty Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16143817211151177797noreply@blogger.com