One aspect of fascism is “forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism.” My Prime Minister, the Honourable Stephen Harper, has decided (I’m a bit behind in this, I confess) to not answer questions posed by the press, unless he gets to choose who asks. 5 months ago, he issued a statement saying that during press conferences, only those reporters who were on a list would be able to ask questions – AFTER HE WENT THROUGH THE LIST AND CHECKED OFF THOSE HE FELT COMFORTABLE ANSWERING. This is unbelievable.<\/p>\n
The press responded by banding together and no one adding their name to the list. They have also tried contacting the Prime Minister’s Office for answers to particular questions, but never get a response. So, the PM of Canada is going about his business quietly and the people he governs do not know what is going on. Maybe wiretaps and a gestapo are in the works? Hmmm?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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