I loved sitting in a coffee shop reading the Post and getting dagger eyes from all the illiterate Vancouverites reading the “Vancouver Sun” or that pathetic newspaper lite they call “The Province.”

A truism I discovered after three years up there is that Americans are woefully uninformed about Canada and Canadians are maliciously well informed about the US. Lotta good Canadians and a lot of Canadiots – about the same ratio as here.

Mencken on February 25, 2008 at 4:38 PM

Yes, I much prefer the Post over The Globular Snail. I know it’s the right paper when the literate lefties I know deride it whenever it’s mentioned.

Hats off to Mr. Levant! The transcript (carried by the Post) was one of the greteast defenses of free speech I’ve ever read anywhere. I’m glady donating a few Yankee Imperialist Running Dog dollars to Mr. Levant’s (and all of ours) cause.

Alberta’s been under a conservative gov’t for many years now, much to the disgust and hatred of various lefty groups, unions (particularly the “public service” ones, gummint workers and nurses), and students. “Uncle” (or “King”) Ralph Klein retired not too long ago, and his successor is getting hammered in adds running lately that accuse him of “doing nothing” during his tenure (although I figure the less an elected official does, the better). Things look a little less rosy for the future of conservative governing in AB, even if it is the most conservative of the provinces.

Frozen Tex on February 25, 2008 at 2:07 PM

I hear ya. That said, BTW, a non-white Liberal (Keith Martin, MP) has introduced similar legislation in the Federal/Confederation (yes, a Confederacy can work – it’s called Canada) Parliament to do the same thing. Also, according to Ezra’s sources, “The Alberta Liberal Party supports Mr. Levant’s freedom to express his opinions and to maintain, what the American Supreme Court termed, “the marketplace of ideas”.”

That said, having the Alberta PCs join w/ this can only be good. They’ve been in charge up there for 37 years, I believe.

HotAirJosef on February 25, 2008 at 1:56 PM

Alberta’s been under a conservative gov’t for many years now, much to the disgust and hatred of various lefty groups, unions (particularly the “public service” ones, gummint workers and nurses), and students. “Uncle” (or “King”) Ralph Klein retired not too long ago, and his successor is getting hammered in adds running lately that accuse him of “doing nothing” during his tenure (although I figure the less an elected official does, the better). Things look a little less rosy for the future of conservative governing in AB, even if it is the most conservative of the provinces.

Also, Ezra has to be extra careful these days. Go HERE for why. I hope we all can support this genuine hero.

Finally, very important: If you know any Albertans, there is a provincial election – you need to ask them to call their candidates to inquire as to whether they’d repeal Section 3(1)(b) of the Alberta Human Rights Act that’s being used to hammer Ezra Levant. There’s just about a week left – so call & e-mail today!

http://ezralevant.com/2008/02/ive-been-threatened-with-anoth.html

press the donate button at the bottom

Happy to help, Ezra.