I have spent a significant part of my professional life working in places where things have gone wrong—in countries afflicted with war, poverty or corruption. In the early years, I found the work especially challenging. I was often flummoxed by circumstances, unable to solve basic problems because I simply did not understand the context.
I would later have similar experiences in other countries, usually in places where accountability was scarce. I eventually understood that if a person does not need to worry about consequences, they also do not need to worry about how others see them. Since my general knew Canada was powerless to do anything about Pakistan’s support for the Taliban, he didn’t care what I thought of his answers.
If this is getting worse, I suspect there are two causes. First, our politicians are increasingly living in protective cocoons that filter out dissenting voices. Due to a proliferation of news sources, they are able to surround themselves in radio stations, news sites and social media followers who support them. If they’re being called liars, they can’t hear it.
Hard to find in a sea of hypocrits !!!
trevortombe DefundMacLeans They write an article about politicians who lie Ford and Kenney are mentioned. But the most corrupt politicians in Canadian history, members of Team Trudeau, mysteriously missing 😱😱😱
Scott_Gilmore
Bahahaha, Says the guy that's married to one of the biggest liars in Cdn politics... And she proudly declared that on her Twitter profile herself.🤣
I guess the Liberals need not apply.
This is Andrew Scheer’s personality & how the media caused him great difficulty. Scheer said he would lead the country / personal beliefs aside. He was clear on this. Needled on those beliefs & other issues he was seen to be lacking. Even bashful. Now that’s a good thing
Make lies a criminal offense
Scott_Gilmore While I agree wholeheartedly, I think the rationale, 'our politicians are increasingly living in protective cocoons that filter out dissenting voices' is off the mark. For example, Catherine McKenna is acutely aware of the vitriol and criticism of those 'dissenting voices'.
Politicians, journalists and everyone should practice more honesty. I disagree that politicians are 'increasingly living in protective cocoons that filter out dissenting voices.' There has never been a time where politicians are more accessible and on display.
Pennyvane10 And a lot more leaders with some wisdom
Scott_Gilmore Along the same lines as you are a Conservative and your wife is a Liberal cabinet minister and you can nauseatingly still get along at the Thanksgiving table with the cranky old uncle set in his ways. Gawd almighty just stop.
trevortombe Media types need more shame and fear of lying too.
I remember when you folks also did this cover. Remember when you did this cover?
Tell your wife that.
mtnbvan Those people don't run for office... the easily bribed run for office.
And the poster boy would be Trudeau and yet you use a pic of Ford in an article written by McKenna’s husband. Read the tweet, will pass on the article.
What a great piece. Shame should be a powerful motivator for politicians. I can name some AB politicians, incl cons like Stelmach & Lougheed, who moved through the world as tho' truth mattered. jkenney Not so much. UCP
It needs accountability to generate shame.
This: 'if a person does not need to worry about consequences, they also do not need to worry about how others see them'
Our MSM needs to show the way. News suppression, fake news, using your platform to normalize Trudeau's past racist behaviour... living off of taxpayer's money...
Everyone knows politicians are dishonest! Justin has been convicted twice by the Ethics Commissioner and is under investigation by the police for interference in the course of Justice to protect corrupt SNC!
Ha ha ha ha
Wouldn't a picture of Trudeau, been more appropriate.
Looking at you Doug, Jason, Pierre, Andrew, Lying Lecce, well basically the entire Conservative Party.
Frazzling
So no Trudeau or Singh?
Gilmore's wife repeatedly lied to Canadians, didn't seem afraid to do it, and even got caught on video explaining the system she uses to make sure her lies reach a bigger audience.
I would like to know what lies Scott_Gilmore believes Kenney is making about equalization. I agree it is a silly target at which to take aim (being a small % of federal transfers), but that doesn't mean it is shameless or a lie.
So the opposite to dough ford
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