Cerberus: Alexandre Trudeau on Fidel "Superman" Castro
Okay, so the one bias I have is being sorely tested here. I can't believe I am linking to a blog post by someone on the left!!! Yes, okay, I have to admit... there are some lefties with sense out there. I said it. I probably won't say it again and I'll deny it in the future. Here is a left-winger with some common sense. (Note: I have not read his other posts to verify whether this is an aberration)
Cerberus argues with the extreme left and stays true to his left of center ideologies. I have often been beyond frustrated by the left's anti-americanism, pro-terrorist/dictator stance. If dictators/societies murder gays, free speech practitioners, and religious factions, you would think the left would stand against them. From what I have seen, if those same dictators/societies are against the US, the left glorifies them. Cerberus is the one "leftie" I have read that honors his ideology by being consistent in this villification. Egads, he even questions those people who were fine with going into Afghanistan when the liberals were in power but have changed their stance with the conservatives in power. A leftie who stays consistent with their ideology? Whoda thunkit? As far as the Trudeaus go, PET had a socialist/communist ideology and obviously, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Aside: I am not an activist by any stretch but there are two things I stand behind. I don't eat veal because, as a child, I saw a program about young calves standing in wooden boxes to keep veal tender. Poor things. I also, although having plenty of opportunity, have not vacationed in Cuba. I don't judge others that do but I could not bring myself to spend money that may support that regime.
h/t SDA: Sometimes We Agree
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Words of Wisdom from, ummmm, gulp,.... the Left.
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2 comments:
Hi Lanny,
I am a 'leftie', and I still read your (and other 'right wing') articles for insight. Even thought I totally disagree with most of your statements/comments, I still take the stance that you may have some knowledge to offer me. Perhaps even change my mind on some topics! However, I always find myself feeling insulted. Which is really unfortunate.
When I think war is wrong, and then have someone lable me as a pro-terrorist/pro-dictator, really upsets me. All my stereo typing of the 'right' comes back. "You are with us, or against us", "It is not a discussion, if you don't like the States invading country X, you must support the current regime!". Which is blatantly incorrect and quite absurd.
Great book to read:
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Just my two bits and some insight into how a 'lefty' feels reading your articles ;)
An Acorn
Hello Acorn:
First of all, when I talk about the left, it is based on the position the NDP, Liberal, Bloc, and CBC (pravda) have taken. That is the general position of the left. You can decide if you fit into that general position. If you do and I find that position idiotic, I will write it. It is up to you whether you read it.
Secondly, Acorn, I am not reaching out an olive branch with my blog. This blog is about my opinions, my truth, my journey. I do not aspire to be a politician nor a journalist with my blog, therefore winning friends or influencing people is not on my agenda here. Winning friends and influencing people are restricted to my personal and professional life. It is good that on YOUR journey, you are open minded and read a variety of blogs. However, this blog is about MY journey. I hear the lefts opinions everywhere but only on blogs and talk radio do I ever hear something close to my opinions.
Thirdly, as Kate on SDA says, I got tired at yelling at the tv that they don 't talk for me. I weary of the NDP, Liberal, Paul Martin, and CBC's assertion of what Canadian's think and what their values are. This is my Canadian voice.
I hear what you are saying and I am sorry your feelings are hurt but I do not take responsibility for it. This blog is for my entertainment. It is one thing in my life that is about me, not you.
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