RE: Note to the PM... it's NOT 2015 any moreHannaford is right. Trudeau is facing an altogether different electorate this time around. They have taken his measure and found him wanting.Back when Liberal MPs counted for something — before Trudeau shut down all caucus committees and concentrated all power in the PMO — they would argue the pros and cons of different issues and form a consensus. At times, they would arrive at a deadlock.But no one would ever suggest, “Let’s ask Justin what he thinks we should do.” He was quite properly regarded as a lightweight with no meaningful experience.He didn’t have it then and most certainly does not have it now. He has too much of his mother’s genes and not nearly enough of his father’s.Like him or hate him, Pierre Trudeau was a powerful figure.Robert MacBainToronto, Ont. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
RE: Note to the PM... it's NOT 2015 any moreHannaford is right. Trudeau is facing an altogether different electorate this time around. They have taken his measure and found him wanting.Back when Liberal MPs counted for something — before Trudeau shut down all caucus committees and concentrated all power in the PMO — they would argue the pros and cons of different issues and form a consensus. At times, they would arrive at a deadlock.But no one would ever suggest, “Let’s ask Justin what he thinks we should do.” He was quite properly regarded as a lightweight with no meaningful experience.He didn’t have it then and most certainly does not have it now. He has too much of his mother’s genes and not nearly enough of his father’s.Like him or hate him, Pierre Trudeau was a powerful figure.Robert MacBainToronto, Ont. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.