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In reply to the discussion: Is Canada's democracy on the brink of collapse? [View all]Spazito
(55,161 posts)26. The point is the trucks have options...
They have known about the problem for a few days now so no doubt they have chosen other crossings by now.
I am not a fan of this 'protest' at all and the two provinces, both having Con premiers, need to act but to want to bring in the military under the Emergencies Act is ridiculous and to even consider whether "Canada's democracy is on the brink of crisis" is beyond ridiculous, imo.
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Feel free to refute any perceived "nonsense". largest US/Can border crossing is currently blocked
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2022
#4
Well, first off, you indulge in binary, all or nothing, black or white thinking, which is very flawe
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2022
#6
Did the police/border patrol attempt to stop the blockade of the Ambassador bridge?
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2022
#12
How many Jan6 are acceptable to you? Did you post US democracy on brink of collapse Jan 2017 & Jan6?
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2022
#15
My position on the fragility of US democracy is easily researched in my past posts on DU.
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2022
#20
Alberta lifted all COVID restrictions in one fell swoop last night. Saskatchewan to follow.
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2022
#13
Yes, codswallop. In any case, "a new election" is not a collapse of democracy. OP stranger to logic.
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2022
#17
Your conclusion, "a new election", is not anarchy. Most consider elections hallmark of democracy.nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2022
#25
You seriously misunderstand my position- it's not that a new election would be anarchy
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2022
#27
You write there is pending "collapse" of democracy & then propose an anarchic election
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2022
#30
Do not give the occupiers what they want: "a new election". It is nonsense to suggest one. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2022
#32
Do you agree Trudeau must be pressured to act boldly to end the crisis?
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2022
#33
The organizers currently have a platform for free media and fundraising
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2022
#35