Yesterday, I visited the now closed Kingston Penitentiary (KP) which was once our country's largest maximum prison for the very worst of society and ...it left me shaken.
Opened in June of 1835, it closed the 30th of September 2013 and at its peak, 'housed' if I can use that word, upwards of 500 convicts and an equal number of guards.
I am no bleeding heart, but I quickly sympathized with the masses of prisoners and even the guards who were unfortunate enough to spend any time there.
Other than for the above, I am not going to recite a bunch of facts and figures to exhaust your mind, nor am I going to deal much in the way of descriptives or personalities, rather I am going to focus on my own feelings that surfaced during the 1.5 hour tour.
My background is Law and in 1971 I was slated, along with members of my law class, to visit KP. The course we were taking that required these visits was Criminology where Reform Buzz Words like 'rehabilitation, re-integration, and restitution' were bandied about in place of 'punishment and retribution' . And, for the most part, the institutions we visited that term were consistent with this 'new way of thinking'. But they were Medium and Minimum Security Facilities.
I now know from yesterday that my own personal thoughts on penal reform would have been dramatically altered back then but for the fact that our tour got canceled due to a large and violent riot.
So back to yesterday. Kingston is called the limestone city and in that regard KP fits right in with its limestone construction and high intimidating limestone walls. The iron doors at the entry are a foot deep and the inside walls are a bleak grayish brown...there is no joy to be had in the olde girl's decor or demeanour.
As you move further in you soon reach what the guards called the guts of the beast where, in a very small area for upwards to its 500 inhabitants, ranges of cells reach skyward, all enveloped in a thick wire mesh. It is like a commercial chicken-coop for humans and just as inviting.
It is also soul-destroying. My sister, was part of a KP tour in the days just prior to the infamous 1971 riot and to this day she regrets having accompanied her class. Even these many years later, her face goes pale and she shutters at the memory.
Try as I might rationalize the inmates' living conditions with the evilness of their deeds I come up short, nobody should have been put through what they endured, many for the entirety of their remaining life.
Most would have come to KP young - victims themselves of violent upbringings. To face serious time in such dehumanizing circumstances defies understanding but goes along way to explain why so many of them became mere animals in their captivity.
Where was the compassion? Where were their Human Rights?
Our Tour Guide told us that in the 1800s Charles Dickens inspected Kingston Penitentiary and came away impressed. Rather explains how really bad it was.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
Monday, June 5, 2017
Thursday, May 25, 2017
FOR THOSE OF YOU ON THE LEFT WHO ARE HOPING THAT PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP WILL BE IMPEACHED...
Note: My Following Blog is not intended for those of the Progressive Left persuasion since nothing I nor any of us can say that would convince them of the validity of what is being said here. Rather it is for the Rest of Us - you know, the ones who work hard for their families ...the doers and not the takers...the ones that are too busy to tell us others what to think and how to live their lives. G
YOU WILL BE IN FOR GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT !!
In other words ... It Ain't Gonna Happen.
In a recent Post, I promised to continue with this follow-up to explain why America's Justice Department appointed an Independent Special Counsel and although probably necessary given all the histrionics on the part of the Progressives, it will end with a Whimper... not a Bang.
Barely 100 days in and the Left is clamouring for Trump's Head yet not a peep out of them during the 8 years Obama was in power.
You might rightfully think that he had no scandals and yet...several come to mind:
1. IRS targets Obama's enemies; 2. Benghazi; 3. Spying on The Associated Press; 4. Rosengate; 5. The ATF's Fast & Furious; 6. HHS Sebelius demands payment from companies HHS might regulate; 7. The Pigford scandal; 8. Solyndra; 9. The New Black Panthers (voter intimidation in the 2008 Election); 10. Waging war in Libya without the okay from Congress; 11. Top CIA Operative in Afghanistan outed by Obama White House; etc. etc.
Plus prior to being elected Prez, he sat in his Church's pew and listened to his Pastor of 20 years condemning the very essence of America while the same pastor was living in a $10 million dollar home in a white conclave. And even his dear wife was quoted as saying she had no use for the United States until it deigned to elect her husband President.
So 8 years of Obama and zip about investigations or impeachment and but 100 days in for Trump and half the country is screaming for exactly that.
Something stinks here.
And we won't even get into Hillary and her escapades other than to say the FBI (Comey) was severely negligent in not having brought charges against her. If she had been a Martha Stewart, or a you or me, she'd currently be a resident of the crowbar hotel.
With those anomalies in mind, let us now look at the alleged charges against The Donald:
The Special Counsel is authorized to investigate “any links and/or coordination between the Russian government and individuals associated” with the Trump campaign.
This of course is consistent with the Left's claim that Russia interfered in the recent election with the purpose of derailing Hillary's Campaign. Let's be honest here, Hillary did not need any help in this...she was quite capable in doing that all by herself.
Second, it would be surprising if Russia was not involved in this, in some fashion, since this is the state of world affairs today and for long past. I suspect other countries like China and North Korea were in there like dirty shirts too. And to think that the good olde United States of America is too good to engage in such antics is to laugh...I can recall back when I first got interested in politics President Kennedy and his Administration were actively involved in the assassination of South Vietnam's President Diem.
For the Leftist to express shock reminds me again of Inspector Renaud's pretend shock in finding out that gambling was taking place in Bogart's (aka Rick's) Bar.
And their Hypocrisy extends even further in the Left's silence in the face of Obama's recent open campaigning for the eventual winner of France's Election ...Emanuel Macron.
A related part of the current investigation includes what if any business associations, may have existed or currently still exist, between Russians vis a vis Trump and his Administration.
Well blow me over with a wet noodle. Just imagine Trump and Company having international business dealings all over the world and not having ties with a country as large as Russia. Of course they would and it would be out of the ordinary if they did not.
That said, there is one chap who has rightfully come under the microscope ...Trump's former National Security Advisor General Flynn. He who was in his new position for a grand total of 6 days. And dear Reader, it was President Trump who swiftly saw to his removal.
Flynn'a alleged offence was failing to disclose that he worked for Turkey as a Consultant. Don't forget Turkey, like the USA and 20+ others are members of NATO. So the allegations did not even relate to consulting for a non-friendly especially if his work was prior to and not during his appointment. The investigation will rightfully shed light on this issue.
The bottom-line in all of this is that the Left and their Media Lackies will go to any lengths to discredit / destroy President Trump and his Administration. The fact that Donald Trump has such strong faith in himself and his abilities is the only thing that stands in Their way.
But realize this is not about Trump rather it is about the changing face of America. Big Government, Big Taxes, Big Entitlements and much Less Personal Freedom are the Progressives' Goal and Donald Trump is but today's convenient target. Should Trump resign tomorrow, Their insidious campaign would continue unabated.
We the People still have a choice but the Window is slowly but surely closing.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
YOU WILL BE IN FOR GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT !!
In other words ... It Ain't Gonna Happen.
In a recent Post, I promised to continue with this follow-up to explain why America's Justice Department appointed an Independent Special Counsel and although probably necessary given all the histrionics on the part of the Progressives, it will end with a Whimper... not a Bang.
Barely 100 days in and the Left is clamouring for Trump's Head yet not a peep out of them during the 8 years Obama was in power.
You might rightfully think that he had no scandals and yet...several come to mind:
1. IRS targets Obama's enemies; 2. Benghazi; 3. Spying on The Associated Press; 4. Rosengate; 5. The ATF's Fast & Furious; 6. HHS Sebelius demands payment from companies HHS might regulate; 7. The Pigford scandal; 8. Solyndra; 9. The New Black Panthers (voter intimidation in the 2008 Election); 10. Waging war in Libya without the okay from Congress; 11. Top CIA Operative in Afghanistan outed by Obama White House; etc. etc.
Plus prior to being elected Prez, he sat in his Church's pew and listened to his Pastor of 20 years condemning the very essence of America while the same pastor was living in a $10 million dollar home in a white conclave. And even his dear wife was quoted as saying she had no use for the United States until it deigned to elect her husband President.
So 8 years of Obama and zip about investigations or impeachment and but 100 days in for Trump and half the country is screaming for exactly that.
Something stinks here.
And we won't even get into Hillary and her escapades other than to say the FBI (Comey) was severely negligent in not having brought charges against her. If she had been a Martha Stewart, or a you or me, she'd currently be a resident of the crowbar hotel.
With those anomalies in mind, let us now look at the alleged charges against The Donald:
The Special Counsel is authorized to investigate “any links and/or coordination between the Russian government and individuals associated” with the Trump campaign.
This of course is consistent with the Left's claim that Russia interfered in the recent election with the purpose of derailing Hillary's Campaign. Let's be honest here, Hillary did not need any help in this...she was quite capable in doing that all by herself.
Second, it would be surprising if Russia was not involved in this, in some fashion, since this is the state of world affairs today and for long past. I suspect other countries like China and North Korea were in there like dirty shirts too. And to think that the good olde United States of America is too good to engage in such antics is to laugh...I can recall back when I first got interested in politics President Kennedy and his Administration were actively involved in the assassination of South Vietnam's President Diem.
For the Leftist to express shock reminds me again of Inspector Renaud's pretend shock in finding out that gambling was taking place in Bogart's (aka Rick's) Bar.
And their Hypocrisy extends even further in the Left's silence in the face of Obama's recent open campaigning for the eventual winner of France's Election ...Emanuel Macron.
A related part of the current investigation includes what if any business associations, may have existed or currently still exist, between Russians vis a vis Trump and his Administration.
Well blow me over with a wet noodle. Just imagine Trump and Company having international business dealings all over the world and not having ties with a country as large as Russia. Of course they would and it would be out of the ordinary if they did not.
That said, there is one chap who has rightfully come under the microscope ...Trump's former National Security Advisor General Flynn. He who was in his new position for a grand total of 6 days. And dear Reader, it was President Trump who swiftly saw to his removal.
Flynn'a alleged offence was failing to disclose that he worked for Turkey as a Consultant. Don't forget Turkey, like the USA and 20+ others are members of NATO. So the allegations did not even relate to consulting for a non-friendly especially if his work was prior to and not during his appointment. The investigation will rightfully shed light on this issue.
The bottom-line in all of this is that the Left and their Media Lackies will go to any lengths to discredit / destroy President Trump and his Administration. The fact that Donald Trump has such strong faith in himself and his abilities is the only thing that stands in Their way.
But realize this is not about Trump rather it is about the changing face of America. Big Government, Big Taxes, Big Entitlements and much Less Personal Freedom are the Progressives' Goal and Donald Trump is but today's convenient target. Should Trump resign tomorrow, Their insidious campaign would continue unabated.
We the People still have a choice but the Window is slowly but surely closing.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
MANCHESTER....Suffer The Little Children...
Most of whom were little girls.
President Trump calls these Islamic Terrorists "Losers"...I would add to that descriptor the word 'Cowardly'.
I was going to release today a Blog on why the Appointment of a Special Prosecutor into Donald Trump's alleged ties with Russia is going to turn out to be a monumental waste of time but have held it back since yesterday's senseless killing of innocents provides a much better answer.
Simply stated, we may not like Putin and his Oligarchy but it is ISIS that has Declared War On Us...not Russia: and as the 4th Century BC saying so aptly puts it...'your enemy's enemy is your friend'.
Just think what Obama would have done...or, to be more precise, what he would not have done. If you, as a Progressive, say he would not have worked with Russia to help to bring these Terrorists down you'd be correct. But in fact, Obama would not have worked with any country to see this done...including Israel which has the most skin at risk. His policy throughout his long 8 year term was to disengage America from the World Stage and in so doing he allowed this vile cancer to grow.
And something else Obama would never have done ...and that is to call these cowardly losers ...Islamic Terrorists. Sort of on par with calling the Manchester Slaughter an incident.
I, for one, am glad that finally the West has a Leader who is not afraid to stand up against this Evil and for Lives of Our Little Children.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
President Trump calls these Islamic Terrorists "Losers"...I would add to that descriptor the word 'Cowardly'.
I was going to release today a Blog on why the Appointment of a Special Prosecutor into Donald Trump's alleged ties with Russia is going to turn out to be a monumental waste of time but have held it back since yesterday's senseless killing of innocents provides a much better answer.
Simply stated, we may not like Putin and his Oligarchy but it is ISIS that has Declared War On Us...not Russia: and as the 4th Century BC saying so aptly puts it...'your enemy's enemy is your friend'.
Just think what Obama would have done...or, to be more precise, what he would not have done. If you, as a Progressive, say he would not have worked with Russia to help to bring these Terrorists down you'd be correct. But in fact, Obama would not have worked with any country to see this done...including Israel which has the most skin at risk. His policy throughout his long 8 year term was to disengage America from the World Stage and in so doing he allowed this vile cancer to grow.
And something else Obama would never have done ...and that is to call these cowardly losers ...Islamic Terrorists. Sort of on par with calling the Manchester Slaughter an incident.
I, for one, am glad that finally the West has a Leader who is not afraid to stand up against this Evil and for Lives of Our Little Children.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
Thursday, May 18, 2017
I QUIT and ...........IT"s ALL TRUMP'S FAULT.
From My Wednesday Morning Discussion Group That Is.
Some of you may remember me referring to my Wednesday Morning Group which, until yesterday, I fondly referred to as the Chat Room where a bunch of us retirees came together to discuss matters of current events ...especially politics.
You may also remember the set-up; a series of tables placed in a horseshoe shape with the Conservatives/Republicans on one side, the Liberals/Democrats on the opposite side and the Uncommitteds along the bottom. At the top and alone sat our Chair a retired Air-force Pilot by the name of Peter. On a good day, one could expect 40 or so attendees, yesterday there were but 30, counting myself.
For various reasons, I have recently missed a bunch of these meetings and was looking forward to getting back into action ...so to speak, but something had dramatically changed. The Conservative side of the Room sat empty save for Yours Truly and I was soon to feel like Custer alone at his Last Stand.
The morning's first topic set the tone...'Should President Donald Trump Be Impeached'? All but one (me) thought this to be a splendid idea.
But it went beyond this, whatever the topic the gang of 29 spewed forth Politically Correct, Left-Wing Drivel.
What had happened to our group where not that long ago all sides of an issue had received fair and considered thought?
It soon dawned on me that the Toxic Mix now contaminating America was clearly having a negative affect beyond their borders. This Brew consists of Trump and his Supporters but also the Progressive Left and their supplicant Media. There is fault enough for all but one thing that is clear to me is that the Left is Hysterical in their efforts to destroy the Republican President. And it goes way beyond Donald Trump...simply stated, America is at War with itself.
It is the proponents of Big Government vs. those fading numbers who continue to support a Limited Role for It and for Personal Independence.
The Gloves are off and I am not optimistic for a successful outcome.
This battle is so important because it has already been lost in all other Democracies... where Rights and Freedoms have been lost without a Bang but a Whimper. America is the World's last Hope and if the War is lost there, We will all be left with Cradle to Grave Suffocation to the point where we will be told what we can and cannot think.
Back to yesterday's Discussion Group... You would have been proud of me... for 2/3rds of the meeting I fought back with valour but in the end realized I was out-gunned and out-personed. For the last half-hour, I couldn't wait to get out there and pledged to myself that I would not be coming back.
On my way out I shared my feelings with the Chair and commiserated with him. He too was visibly discouraged with what has transpired with respect to our group. I don't see him staying on as Chair or even as an participant much longer.
In the meantime, I hope the 29 enjoy their future meetings where they can all sit back and agree with each other when spouting their Politically Correct Nonsense.
The Lastest Development in this War, is the appointment by Justice of a Prosecutor to look into such things as Russian Involvement in the Recent Election. I will use a future Blog to explain why, although this now is sadly necessary, the final outcome will show it to be both a waste of time and money. And regardless of the outcome, it will not diminish one iota the Hate America's Left has for those who do not fully share their Beliefs and Values.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
Some of you may remember me referring to my Wednesday Morning Group which, until yesterday, I fondly referred to as the Chat Room where a bunch of us retirees came together to discuss matters of current events ...especially politics.
You may also remember the set-up; a series of tables placed in a horseshoe shape with the Conservatives/Republicans on one side, the Liberals/Democrats on the opposite side and the Uncommitteds along the bottom. At the top and alone sat our Chair a retired Air-force Pilot by the name of Peter. On a good day, one could expect 40 or so attendees, yesterday there were but 30, counting myself.
For various reasons, I have recently missed a bunch of these meetings and was looking forward to getting back into action ...so to speak, but something had dramatically changed. The Conservative side of the Room sat empty save for Yours Truly and I was soon to feel like Custer alone at his Last Stand.
The morning's first topic set the tone...'Should President Donald Trump Be Impeached'? All but one (me) thought this to be a splendid idea.
But it went beyond this, whatever the topic the gang of 29 spewed forth Politically Correct, Left-Wing Drivel.
What had happened to our group where not that long ago all sides of an issue had received fair and considered thought?
It soon dawned on me that the Toxic Mix now contaminating America was clearly having a negative affect beyond their borders. This Brew consists of Trump and his Supporters but also the Progressive Left and their supplicant Media. There is fault enough for all but one thing that is clear to me is that the Left is Hysterical in their efforts to destroy the Republican President. And it goes way beyond Donald Trump...simply stated, America is at War with itself.
It is the proponents of Big Government vs. those fading numbers who continue to support a Limited Role for It and for Personal Independence.
The Gloves are off and I am not optimistic for a successful outcome.
This battle is so important because it has already been lost in all other Democracies... where Rights and Freedoms have been lost without a Bang but a Whimper. America is the World's last Hope and if the War is lost there, We will all be left with Cradle to Grave Suffocation to the point where we will be told what we can and cannot think.
Back to yesterday's Discussion Group... You would have been proud of me... for 2/3rds of the meeting I fought back with valour but in the end realized I was out-gunned and out-personed. For the last half-hour, I couldn't wait to get out there and pledged to myself that I would not be coming back.
On my way out I shared my feelings with the Chair and commiserated with him. He too was visibly discouraged with what has transpired with respect to our group. I don't see him staying on as Chair or even as an participant much longer.
In the meantime, I hope the 29 enjoy their future meetings where they can all sit back and agree with each other when spouting their Politically Correct Nonsense.
The Lastest Development in this War, is the appointment by Justice of a Prosecutor to look into such things as Russian Involvement in the Recent Election. I will use a future Blog to explain why, although this now is sadly necessary, the final outcome will show it to be both a waste of time and money. And regardless of the outcome, it will not diminish one iota the Hate America's Left has for those who do not fully share their Beliefs and Values.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
WHAT'S TO BE DONE WITH ... TRUCKS ?
Hardly a day goes by ...certainly at least once a week - when the area media reports collisions between trucks and passenger cars.
And guess which ones usually lose out?
Even my good Catholic wife has a pet name for Trucks ...a name which the word 'Truck' itself contains most of its letters.
Over the years, we have traveled many times to Florida ...a 1,500+ mile journey and in the early years the trip was most enjoyable. We were able to stop off a points of interest - both coming and going which served to enhance the holiday experience.
But in recent years that has changed...so much so that we now fly and I hate flying. But the overall traffic has increased dramatically as has the poor abilities of today's drivers.
But most especially, it is the Trucks which have ruined it for us. If traffic generally has increased...as it has, the number of trucks on the road has skyrocketed. Plus they go way too fast, and lane change with abandon rendering it literally life-threatening if you get in their way.
As an aside, another big problem with driving today are the big passenger vehicles...SUVs, Vans and the like. What one really needs, in addition to seat-belts and air bags are periscopes to enable you to see what is happening ahead of the big box vehicle directly in front. I should patent the idea.
But today's blog is about the Truck and what to do about it.
First, force all Trucks to drive in just the driving lane and be prevented from passing. Second, limit their speed to no more than 55 miles per hour. Third, strictly limit a driver's time at the wheel to no more than 9 hours with a sufficient number of 15 minute breaks to ensure their driving reflexes are kept sharp and Fourth, compulsory and frequent alcohol / drug checks.
All of this would greatly enhance safety on the road and it would also help ensure a level playing field for all truckers. Currently, they try to adhere to unrealistic and dangerous time-tables and are literally falling asleep at the wheel. This was the fate of one of my close in-laws who at the time of his death was the same age as me.
But there is still one more thing in regard to Trucks and the danger they pose on our highways. Often they are carrying hazardous materials which puts far more lives at risk than in the collisions themselves. Rarely are these Trucks identified as carrying such dangerous loads.
Such Trucks need to be convoyed - ideally police vehicles in front and in back with lights flashing. A second driver should also be in the cab to monitor the driver and step in if and when the need arises.
Unless and until this happens I am going to keep to the air.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
And guess which ones usually lose out?
Even my good Catholic wife has a pet name for Trucks ...a name which the word 'Truck' itself contains most of its letters.
Over the years, we have traveled many times to Florida ...a 1,500+ mile journey and in the early years the trip was most enjoyable. We were able to stop off a points of interest - both coming and going which served to enhance the holiday experience.
But in recent years that has changed...so much so that we now fly and I hate flying. But the overall traffic has increased dramatically as has the poor abilities of today's drivers.
But most especially, it is the Trucks which have ruined it for us. If traffic generally has increased...as it has, the number of trucks on the road has skyrocketed. Plus they go way too fast, and lane change with abandon rendering it literally life-threatening if you get in their way.
As an aside, another big problem with driving today are the big passenger vehicles...SUVs, Vans and the like. What one really needs, in addition to seat-belts and air bags are periscopes to enable you to see what is happening ahead of the big box vehicle directly in front. I should patent the idea.
But today's blog is about the Truck and what to do about it.
First, force all Trucks to drive in just the driving lane and be prevented from passing. Second, limit their speed to no more than 55 miles per hour. Third, strictly limit a driver's time at the wheel to no more than 9 hours with a sufficient number of 15 minute breaks to ensure their driving reflexes are kept sharp and Fourth, compulsory and frequent alcohol / drug checks.
All of this would greatly enhance safety on the road and it would also help ensure a level playing field for all truckers. Currently, they try to adhere to unrealistic and dangerous time-tables and are literally falling asleep at the wheel. This was the fate of one of my close in-laws who at the time of his death was the same age as me.
But there is still one more thing in regard to Trucks and the danger they pose on our highways. Often they are carrying hazardous materials which puts far more lives at risk than in the collisions themselves. Rarely are these Trucks identified as carrying such dangerous loads.
Such Trucks need to be convoyed - ideally police vehicles in front and in back with lights flashing. A second driver should also be in the cab to monitor the driver and step in if and when the need arises.
Unless and until this happens I am going to keep to the air.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
Thursday, May 11, 2017
YOU GOTTA FIRE HIM.
THE "YOU" IS PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP;
THE "HIM" IS FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMEY;
AND THE 'SPEAKER' IS THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES.
So as you now know, the 'You' did indeed fire the 'Him' and the Democratic Party is apoplectic.
How so? It was that Party that until yesterday had insisted Trump do just that ...fire Comey.
So what gives?
Petty Politics of course !! The Dems outrage is of course the pretend variety... there is no other way to describe it.
In asking for Comey's head, the Dems rightfully concluded that He played a significant and needlessly insensitive role in seeing Hillary Clinton defeated in last November's Election.
And they were correct. Indeed, as a Conservative, I too was appalled by Comey's actions and which may surprise some of you, I truly felt sorry for Hillary. Moreover, I called for his dismissal back then but also naively believed that Comey would inevitably do the proper thing and resign.
The fact that he failed to do 'the right thing' left Trump with no choice but to cashier Him.
But now it gets rich. These self-same Democrats are feigning outrage pretending that President Trump's real motive was to deep six Comey since his FBI investigation was getting uncomfortably close to Trump. This is nonsense since, as I have also said from the beginning, there is really zip to the suggestion that the Russians helped to influence last year's Election to Trump's benefit.
I have read everything I could from the beginning of this farce and there is nothing so far in support of this nonsensical claim. And more the point, there is zip, nada to suggest Trump personally had any role in any of this whatsoever. Full Stop.
I see a hand at the back ...Yes,
"How is it that former President Obama directly intervened in the recent French Election yet the Left has had boo to say?"
Good point - thanks for paying attention.
'Hypocritical', is the word to use here.
Certainly Obama's interference in the Election in France is a fact unlike the spurious innuendo against President Trump which will never go anywhere.
That is not to say that this matter could not have been handled better. Trump should have fired Comey at the outset of his term and having failed to do that, should have awaited the conclusion of the Russian Witch-hunt.
This error in judgment may compel Trump to bring in an independent prosecutor and if so, bring it on. It will be an expensive process that in the end will end up with zilch but at least it will put an end to America's preoccupation with this non-subject.
And for that, it will be a blessing.
One more thing. I find it peculiar that many in the United States are concerned about Russian interference in their elections since back a long as I can recall ...America has done that over and over again in countries throughout the world.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
AND THE WINNER IS.....
MAXIME ...'MAD MAX'...BERNIER.
I can hear many of you now ...'Mad Max' ...Who Dat?
And I cannot blame you for not knowing since 'Mad Max' ...along with a dozen others... are vying for the low key Conservative Leadership in Canada's Federal Parliament.
Some of you will remember that at year's beginning, I swore off blogging on Canada for no other good reason than nothing much worthwhile comes out from here especially given that the Progressive Liberals are in charge Federally and in our major Provinces.
But I am getting desperate looking for something of interest to write about... foot in the mouth Trump, the N. Korea Wing-nut 'Yung-un' , Russian Hacking etc etc are wearing a little thin.
So dear reader, back briefly to Canada and to 'Mad Max'.
The end of this Leadership Race has already begun in that Ballots have been mailed to the over 250,000 voters with many already completed and returned. The results though will not be announced until Saturday May 27th. Sadly, the Election itself has as much interest and suspense as a Saturday Night laundromat.
Indeed, the balloting / voting is such a convoluted ordeal that future Pol'y Sci courses will hold it out as a classic example of how not to pick a Party Leader. But that is another story that will have to wait ...perhaps indefinitely.
But before I move on though there is one very bizarre occurrence in this race that needs to be highlighted; just last week the Candidate with a substantial lead in the Polls withdrew and in doing so, pledged his support to Mad Max guaranteeing MM the Leadership. It would be like Hillary throwing her delegates to the Leftist Professor Bernie Sanders in the week before last November's US Election.
So it will be Mad Max Bernier in a walk and since he is a self-professed Libertarian he is my man all the way.
His focus on less government and less taxes will make the Progressives go apoplectic. It will also re-energize our economy and allow our citizenry to keep more of their hard-earned money. How Novel.
In this respect, Bernier is the only Conservative..indeed the only fiscal conservative in the Race since, for the most part, the remaining 12 are little more than Liberals in Sheep's Clothing. To prove this let's take a look at the Three who are nearest him according to the polls:
Erin O'Toole - he supports, as do the Progressive Liberals, Marketing Boards which have the effect of raising prices while diminishing quality. He also prides himself on being the 'voice of the social conservatives' and yet he has no time whatsoever for the two issues of most importance to us Social Cons ...namely unrestricted abortion ...up to and including the time of birth, and eliminating legalized death heretofore known rightly as murder. Some spokesperson. The two candidates who really do speak for the Social Conservatives are Brad Trost and Pierre Lemieux sadly neither of them have a chance precisely because of their social conservative leanings. Pity!
Andrew Scheer - Like O'Toole, he has made it clear that he will not deal with the Social Conservative issues of Unrestriced Abortion and Legalized Death despite the fact that he prides himself as being a devout Catholic. He too is all in favour of Progressive Marketing Boards. and finally,
Michael Chong - This is perhaps the saddest case amongst the Baker's Dozen. Chong is one of the only Cabinet Ministers I can every recall who resigned his top spot on a matter of conscience. Not only that but he then went on to champion measures to enhance the power of the lowly Member of Parliament...in other words to help restore democracy at a time when it is ever more in short supply. But then he blew it; during this Leadership Campaign he came out in favour of imposing Carbon Tax. Our Progressive Liberal Prime Minister likes such a tax as did former President Obama but ...True Tories (Conservatives) are dead against it. He could have been first but will be lucky to finish in the top half.
The remainder have though put forward some worthwhile suggestions as follows:
I can hear many of you now ...'Mad Max' ...Who Dat?
And I cannot blame you for not knowing since 'Mad Max' ...along with a dozen others... are vying for the low key Conservative Leadership in Canada's Federal Parliament.
Some of you will remember that at year's beginning, I swore off blogging on Canada for no other good reason than nothing much worthwhile comes out from here especially given that the Progressive Liberals are in charge Federally and in our major Provinces.
But I am getting desperate looking for something of interest to write about... foot in the mouth Trump, the N. Korea Wing-nut 'Yung-un' , Russian Hacking etc etc are wearing a little thin.
So dear reader, back briefly to Canada and to 'Mad Max'.
The end of this Leadership Race has already begun in that Ballots have been mailed to the over 250,000 voters with many already completed and returned. The results though will not be announced until Saturday May 27th. Sadly, the Election itself has as much interest and suspense as a Saturday Night laundromat.
Indeed, the balloting / voting is such a convoluted ordeal that future Pol'y Sci courses will hold it out as a classic example of how not to pick a Party Leader. But that is another story that will have to wait ...perhaps indefinitely.
But before I move on though there is one very bizarre occurrence in this race that needs to be highlighted; just last week the Candidate with a substantial lead in the Polls withdrew and in doing so, pledged his support to Mad Max guaranteeing MM the Leadership. It would be like Hillary throwing her delegates to the Leftist Professor Bernie Sanders in the week before last November's US Election.
So it will be Mad Max Bernier in a walk and since he is a self-professed Libertarian he is my man all the way.
His focus on less government and less taxes will make the Progressives go apoplectic. It will also re-energize our economy and allow our citizenry to keep more of their hard-earned money. How Novel.
In this respect, Bernier is the only Conservative..indeed the only fiscal conservative in the Race since, for the most part, the remaining 12 are little more than Liberals in Sheep's Clothing. To prove this let's take a look at the Three who are nearest him according to the polls:
Erin O'Toole - he supports, as do the Progressive Liberals, Marketing Boards which have the effect of raising prices while diminishing quality. He also prides himself on being the 'voice of the social conservatives' and yet he has no time whatsoever for the two issues of most importance to us Social Cons ...namely unrestricted abortion ...up to and including the time of birth, and eliminating legalized death heretofore known rightly as murder. Some spokesperson. The two candidates who really do speak for the Social Conservatives are Brad Trost and Pierre Lemieux sadly neither of them have a chance precisely because of their social conservative leanings. Pity!
Andrew Scheer - Like O'Toole, he has made it clear that he will not deal with the Social Conservative issues of Unrestriced Abortion and Legalized Death despite the fact that he prides himself as being a devout Catholic. He too is all in favour of Progressive Marketing Boards. and finally,
Michael Chong - This is perhaps the saddest case amongst the Baker's Dozen. Chong is one of the only Cabinet Ministers I can every recall who resigned his top spot on a matter of conscience. Not only that but he then went on to champion measures to enhance the power of the lowly Member of Parliament...in other words to help restore democracy at a time when it is ever more in short supply. But then he blew it; during this Leadership Campaign he came out in favour of imposing Carbon Tax. Our Progressive Liberal Prime Minister likes such a tax as did former President Obama but ...True Tories (Conservatives) are dead against it. He could have been first but will be lucky to finish in the top half.
The remainder have though put forward some worthwhile suggestions as follows:
- Dismantle Native Reserves (Blaney)
- Ban the Niqab in Public Service (Blaney)
- Dismantle the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (Leitch)*
- Legalize Pepper Spray for personal protection (Leitch)
- Test Immigrants for Canadian Values (Leitch)
- Make Sex Selection illegal in the case of Abortion (Lemieux)
- Institute Term Limits for the Supreme Court (Lemieux)
- Eliminate Corporate Income Tax (Peterson)
- Undertake Massive Grassroots to develop Party Policy (Raitt)
- Balance the Budget (Saxton)
- Allow off duty police to carry concealed weapons (Trost)
- Don't use taxpayers money to fund gay pride parades (Trost)
- Retain the Traditional meaning of Marriage (Trost)
- Add Property Rights to the Constitution (Scheer)
*Kellie Leitch is not only a pediatric surgeon she is also the most rounded conservative in the mix ...i.e. both a fiscal and a social conservative.
I personally support all of these proposals. Too bad there wasn't one candidate who supported them all too. He or she would have my vote.
In the meantime, I'll vote for 'Mad Max' ...the winner on May 27/17.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
I personally support all of these proposals. Too bad there wasn't one candidate who supported them all too. He or she would have my vote.
In the meantime, I'll vote for 'Mad Max' ...the winner on May 27/17.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
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