Author: Blazingcatfur

Gen Z doubts about democracy laid bare in ‘worrying’ survey

More than half believe the UK should be a dictatorship and there’s a stark gender divide over equality, research for Channel 4 shows

Most young people are in favour of turning the UK into a dictatorship, according to a “deeply worrying” study, which has revealed an acceptance of authoritarianism and radicalism among Generation Z.

Fifty-two per cent of Gen Z — people aged between 13 and 27 — said they thought “the UK would be a better place if a strong leader was in charge who does not have to bother with parliament and elections”.

Thirty-three per cent suggested the UK would be better off “if the army was in charge”.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inUK

Bobby Kennedy’s assassination is back in the spotlight. Did they have the wrong man all along?

As the Rolling Stones lyric goes, the answer to “who killed the Kennedys” was “after all…you and me”. In Don DeLillo’s novel Libra, John F Kennedy’s assassination emerged from a CIA plot. And in the Ultimate Marvel world, the US president’s killer was, perhaps least credibly of all, Captain America’s son Red Skull.

The assassinations of JFK in 1963 and his brother, Robert F “Bobby” Kennedy, in 1968 have held the American imagination in a vice-like grip ever since.

Conspiracy theories have raged for decades, sparking a plethora of books, films and, more recently, internet posts. For some, no explanation has seemed too improbable. Among many, there remains a reluctance to accept that the simple answers – those to which the bulk of evidence points to – are in fact the correct ones.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inUSA, WTF?

J.D. Vance reveals spiritual turmoil as bishops slam Donald Trump migrant deportation plan

Vice President J.D. Vance, a Catholic man, is disappointed that a group of U.S. Bishops are speaking out over a new order allowing immigration enforcement to conduct raids at churches.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order that removes protections from sensitive places like churches and schools.

This allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other law enforcement officials can conduct raids and apprehend undocumented immigrants from those venues.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCamp Of The Saints, USA

Secret complaints spark controversial CRA audit of Jewish charity

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) relied on anonymous complaints in its audit of the Jewish National Fund (JNF), a prominent Canadian charity, leading to the revocation of its charitable status last August.

Blacklock’s Reporter says the JNF claims these complaints unfairly influenced the outcome, according to newly obtained Access to Information records.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Oct 7 2023"

How Canada gets its groove back: Advice from a friendly American

“Canada really is a fundamentally rich country that has chosen not to act like one for 10 years,” says political theorist David Polansky.

If you ask the average Canadian — “Are you ashamed that you’re an oil and gas giant and have all these incredible minerals?” — the answer is no. But it’s a sentiment that’s dominant among the governing class, David asserts, and “that governing class is not very representative.”

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada

What L.A. Has Lost

In addition to the death toll and the financial cost, the fires have claimed essential aspects of American culture.

Los Angeles is the American city most associated with the future. But contrary to popular belief, it also possesses a rich past. And major parts of it are going up in flames along with homes in Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Pasadena, as the L.A. wildfires, already among the most devastating natural events in American history, finally edge toward containment. Losses run to the hundreds of billions. But not every loss can be measured in dollars and cents. Along with their property and, yet more tragically, their lives, the people of Los Angeles have lost some of the best parts of their history and culture.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Mother Nature Hates You", USA

Doug Ford only makes things worse when Pierre Poilievre doesn’t have Justin Trudeau to kick around anymore

It’s starting to become clear why Pierre Poilievre was so keen to have an election last fall.

Not only is Donald Trump raining on the Conservative leader’s parade, but now Premier Doug Ford will be beating Poilievre to the campaign trail with the Feb. 27 Ontario election to be called within days.

Poilievre is going to be hoping that Ontarians are in such an anti-Liberal mood that they will be happy to vote conservative twice this spring. A federal election campaign is widely expected to be launched not long after Parliament resumes at the end of March.

Frank is out to lunch.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada

If Ottawa botches the economy now, Canada might break apart

Canadian unity is back on the agenda, given the strong polling of the Parti Québécois and its commitment to a sovereignty referendum. With support for sovereignty at around 36 per cent, there is justifiable concern over the outcome of a third Quebec referendum campaign. For one, it could occur with a new recession and frequent incendiary comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has targeted the valuable American trade supporting our economy.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada

The real housewives of the anti-Trump resistance

They reaped the benefits of opposing the president at a time when his fortunes seemed lowest

It wasn’t easy being a Trump administration staffer in January 2021 as the flock of political appointees were left with a difficult decision to make.

They could stay loyal to the president despite the establishment outcry over his repeated claims of massive electoral fraud in the 2020 election and the events of the January 6 Capitol riot. This came at a huge risk, as multiple former Trump staffers over the years have described to me the difficulties of finding a job outside of Trumpworld at that time. Some opted to continue to work for the president in the hope that his political brand would recover — a gamble that would eventually pay off.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inTrump Derangement Syndrome

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inWTF?

Marine Corps Commandant Tells a Whopper

General Eric Smith denied the existence of DEI programming in the Marine Corps, disgracing himself and the entire Corps in the process.

For the first time since I joined the Marine Corps in 1969, I am ashamed of the organization. Until now, no Marine Corps commandant has been accused of lying to the American public. On January 15th of this year, General Eric Smith told a whopper. When asked by a group of reporters what the Corps’ position was, Smith answered unequivocally; “As far as DEI, the Marine Corps has not had DEI programs, never have.” 

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"DEI - Diversity Equity Inclusion", USA