Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Hi folks,
I've generally tried to keep politics well clear of my efforts to help other immigrants through this forum and others, although as many of you know I spend most of my time doing advocacy work on environmental issues. Today I'm going to make a brief exception to that, as I think this is too important not to share with this community... This Conservative Party ad is airing only in Quebec, where anti-immigrant sentiments are stronger than elsewhere in Canada. It is one of the most offensive pieces of revolting, toxic propaganda I have ever seen from a mainstream party in a democratic country: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcptS3RSvyY I'm a strong believer in our obligations to care for those fleeing persecution. Canada's refugee protection system certainly isn't perfect, but it is recognised world wide as a shining example of many of the ways to do things right. I don't care how you plan to vote on May 2nd (if you can even vote at all) but please consider sharing this with your immigrant friends and loved ones so that all Canadians can make up their minds knowing what the man who wants unchecked power really thinks about immigrants. Matthew |
Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Thx for sharing
It's targeted toward illegal immigration/human smugglers? If you're going the right way, there's nothing to be afraid of |
Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Originally Posted by matthewc
(Post 9318971)
Hi folks,
I've generally tried to keep politics well clear of my efforts to help other immigrants through this forum and others, although as many of you know I spend most of my time doing advocacy work on environmental issues. Today I'm going to make a brief exception to that, as I think this is too important not to share with this community... This Conservative Party ad is airing only in Quebec, where anti-immigrant sentiments are stronger than elsewhere in Canada. It is one of the most offensive pieces of revolting, toxic propaganda I have ever seen from a mainstream party in a democratic country: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcptS3RSvyY I'm a strong believer in our obligations to care for those fleeing persecution. Canada's refugee protection system certainly isn't perfect, but it is recognised world wide as a shining example of many of the ways to do things right. I don't care how you plan to vote on May 2nd (if you can even vote at all) but please consider sharing this with your immigrant friends and loved ones so that all Canadians can make up their minds knowing what the man who wants unchecked power really thinks about immigrants. Matthew |
Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Originally Posted by austinallegro
(Post 9320733)
This post is way too left wing for me to reply politely. Keep the politics off this site. Why not just go bore your friends (if you have any) in a pub with this stuff. There's enough arguing on this site without you and your left-wing crud added to the mix.
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Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Originally Posted by austinallegro
(Post 9320733)
This post is way too left wing for me to reply politely. Keep the politics off this site. Why not just go bore your friends (if you have any) in a pub with this stuff. There's enough arguing on this site without you and your left-wing crud added to the mix.
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Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Originally Posted by austinallegro
(Post 9320733)
This post is way too left wing for me to reply politely. Keep the politics off this site. Why not just go bore your friends (if you have any) in a pub with this stuff. There's enough arguing on this site without you and your left-wing crud added to the mix.
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Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Originally Posted by Tangram
(Post 9320773)
Forums are for a variety of views not just your own. Remember that and don't be so rude.
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Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Originally Posted by austinallegro
(Post 9320733)
This post is way too left wing for me to reply politely. Keep the politics off this site. Why not just go bore your friends (if you have any) in a pub with this stuff. There's enough arguing on this site without you and your left-wing crud added to the mix.
This post is way too right wing for me to reply politely. Keep it off this site. Why not just go bore your friends (if you have any) in a pub with this stuff. There's enough arguing on this site without you and your right-wing crud added to the mix. Or just as intolerant? |
Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Originally Posted by austinallegro
(Post 9320733)
This post is way too left wing for me to reply politely. Keep the politics off this site. Why not just go bore your friends (if you have any) in a pub with this stuff. There's enough arguing on this site without you and your left-wing crud added to the mix.
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Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 9320786)
He has a good point. We're forever bombard by crypto-socialist propaganda these days. Its most inappropriate to be arguing about politics only days before the royal wedding. :frown:
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Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
It's not an anti immigration ad. It's anti human trafficking and illegal immigration, I don't see much wrong with that.
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Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Originally Posted by GavinR
(Post 9320871)
It's not an anti immigration ad. It's anti human trafficking and illegal immigration, I don't see much wrong with that.
Not wanting to stir trouble, but this post by the OP could even be seen to be encouraging illegal entry to Canada... http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...62#post8919362 |
Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Originally Posted by jericho
(Post 9320947)
Agreed.
Not wanting to stir trouble, but this post by the OP could even be seen to be encouraging illegal entry to Canada... http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...62#post8919362 |
Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Originally Posted by macadian
(Post 9321405)
Glad I'm not the only one who viewed it in such a way....:blink:
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Re: Conservative anti-immigrant ad
Originally Posted by macadian
(Post 9321405)
Glad I'm not the only one who viewed it in such a way....:blink:
What next, aborted foetuses in a bloody bucket? |
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