WeB次元官网网址檙e seeing the effects of our post-literate, feelings-based education system and media on the federal election. Candidate bozo eruptions are becoming more frequent.
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Local councils across B.C. and around the country have been pitched this scheme by the David Suzuki Foundation, which calls it the Blue Dot campaign. In short, itB次元官网网址檚 part of the bigger plan to save the planet by crushing capitalism, currently being pushed by the Pope, the UN and others.
Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps was one of the most passionate backers. She quoted the plea presented to her council by an 11-year-old recruited by the Blue Dot team.
There are many such children, terrified by indoctrination about the imminent destruction of Earth and all its cuddly creatures that has bombarded them since they learned to speak. They are found in the wealthiest countries in human history, those enjoying health, comfort, opportunity and environmental laws not imagined 50 years ago.
In the vast, air-conditioned hall of the Vancouver Convention Centre, there were several attempts at adult supervision.
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Meanwhile in the real world, class action lawsuits are being prepared to gain compensation for lost resale value of millions of cars. This is what happens in fortunate places like Canada that already have access to justice.
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Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter:
