This one truly put me in tears, tears over the loss of our once great great Country, also what this ME conflict has evolved to. But I WILL say….. much to the detriment of the true cause, the Pro Palestinian protesters here in the West have lost the plot,they are allying themselves with Hamas, this is truly not the way to spread a message. Realistically, HOW do they expect to affect change using these tactics? Also Trish, sending you nothing but healing vibes- keep your chin up, you got this. #TruthOverTribe #Honk 🚛❤️🇨🇦
We shouldn’t be at all surprised that Marco (or any of those involved in protests) was convicted. When we are tried before a jury of our peers, statistically we are bound to lose. After all, only 10-15% of us questioned the narrative. I’m sure that is reflected in jury pools. I listened intently to your interview with him. He was convicted legally but not morally. I am married to someone who, agree or not, followed the Covid rules without questioning or resisting. He would have convicted Marco too, based on the fact that he blocked a border. He would not have considered the bigger moral questions surrounding the mandates—or that only people on the “wrong side” would be found guilty. I’m sure my husband is representative of 90% of that jury.
The brokenness is all about us, your foot, our nation, the world. The lessons of history, the past, are lost on most of the current crop of leaders in the 'West.' And the mainstream media, passing on propaganda like porridge.
In 1990 West Coast folk singer, Ferron, wrote these lines from her song "Phantom Centre"
Looks like you are feeling better. Amen. I was in the boot a few years ago due to a broken ankle and I asked my Mom to get me an office chair on wheels so I could glide around my apartment. I was back out on my bike in no time. Love the idea of the scooter.
What a perfect title of this piece, Trish. Along with your broken ankle is our broken and sad country. To touch on the Coutts 3, it is unbelievable that they could be found guilty. They are definitely political captives, even if they are out walking about.. It is disgraceful. We keep stepping into a new low almost daily. And the whole Middle East thing is just more heart sickening stuff. God help us! Now for you, get that ankle healed so you can continue kicking ass! :)
Thanks for the update, Trish. You will heal sure as the dawn every day. Say, if you have Netflix, watch ‘RIPLEY’ the series based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel. I read her Wikipedia page… wow, what an interesting woman she was! Complicated. Anyway, this series is a masterpiece. Not kidding. Black and white, gorgeously shot and acted by all the characters. Amazing. I binged it over a couple days. Then I watched it again so as not to miss all the nuances. I hope you like it. Love, M from South Carolina.
Hang in there Trish, six weeks will fly by. I too am disappointed in our judicial system and hope the Coutts 3/4 are not punished anymore than they already have been to date.
I've been following the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other problems in the ME for 35+ years. TBH l wasn't at all surprised when October 7th happened. What still surprises me however is that so many people believe that the Israeli-Palestinian relationship had been peaceful prior to 7/10.
I watched the debate and tried to keep an open mind however l've heard Dave Smith and Cenk Uyger share their views before. I agreed with every point and every fact they shared (confirmation bias perhaps?) and l will continue to support Palestinians and pray for a permanent ceasefire in the region. Have you heard of the Samson Option? Truly frightening.
Let's hope that all these vague "hate speech" laws do not come to fruition or we're all screwed.
I'm hanging in there 2.5 weeks post-op with a ruptured Achilles in a massive cast.
We have a two-story house and the biggest challenge is stairs. I have rollling office chairs on both levels for mobility. The one upstairs I kneel on like your scooter.
I have to scoot upstairs, stair by stair, on my butt. I kind of hop down stair by stair holding the handrail on my right, and hard against the wall on the left. Somewhat cumbersome with some risk, but it works. My wife is an angel.
I also use a peg-leg device to get around. It took a couple of hours to get used to, but once you get the hang of it you feel the need for a parrot on your shoulder.
It may not be for everybody, but it does bring back some normality to life for the ankle cast-bound.
I get a range-of-motion walking boot next week, a boot where the foot angle can be adjusted over time to help slowly stretch the Achilles when the tendon fibers have knitted together,. Doc says one week with standing only, then I might be able to walk a little. I suspect I'll be in the boot for 6 weeks or more, then rehab for 2-3 months.
Six more weeks eh? Oh the joys of aging. Im right there with you Sister! Have you watched the series From? Two seasons. If you enjoy mystery with a twist of horror, you'll enjoy this show. Filmed on the East Coast too!
Finally, someone I can have an in-depth conversation with—thank you Trish.
1. Alternate media, I.e., Rebel News, has been covering the Coutts three and four, and crowd funding for them via the Democracy Fund.
On a related note, as someone who could not make sense of the COVID debacle, I have found myself separated from family and friends in a way that has made open dialogue about these matters impossible. As a result, lesser matters are not discussed either. I read that people who follow MSM do not believe anything Alternate media report, and vice versa. Once I accepted that, after testing it out, I have been able to move on. With regret. I mention that as a way of asking whether that bias is fair, from your perspective.
I am a seventy-five year-old retired woman living in rural Manitoba for the past three years. I was glued to my I-pad throughout the Convoy. Had I been in better health I would have gone to Ottawa, and certainly cheered the protesters along on Highway No 1 as they passed through Winnipeg. There again, only Alternate media gave them the coverage they deserved.
2. Since October 7 I have immersed myself in the history of Palestine and Israel. I’ve read every related book I could download from the Winnipeg library, and there are many. Trying to understand has been, and continues to be, a visceral experience. I started to listen to the video, and had to stop after a bit. I am familiar with the reasoning. I came to admire and respect Dennis Prager while listening to Jordan Peterson’s study of Exodus on Daily Wire. But we haven’t read the same books it seems. Ali Abunimah at The electronic antifada reveals a very different picture of October 7 than that in our MSM. As do other Alternate sources. The situation is much more nuanced than that being portrayed.
I increasingly believe that things are either right, or they’re wrong. They can’t be a little of each, much as we would like them to be.
Big Pharma and their associates within the WEF (New World Order) 'own' the Canadian Judiciary. Proving that the Trucker trials outcome, if there was ever a doubt, was a foregone conclusion. This confirms just how unpleasant and corrupt your 'Pussy Communist' Trudeau's and his regime really are. I've spoken to many Canadians during several visits to the US in recent years - NOT ONE Canadian has had a good word for him regarding his arrogance and dominant behavior = denying your freedoms. In spite of this 'hate' the suspect Dominion voting apparatus ensures he still gets re-elected(?)
It is now suggested that Covid vax impacts LIFE EXPECTANCY = "Four months shortened LIFE EXPECTANCY" is anticipated for all 'Covid Vax' participants. Adverse reactions (sometimes fatal) are caused by the (Unsafe ans Ineffective) EXPERIMENTAL mRNA INJECTIONS.
The 'four month reduced life expectancy' seems to be an arbitrary and, in my opinion, a conservative estimate, which will only be dramatically proven over the fullness of time - for those that accepted to participate in the (for PROFIT only) mRNA EXPERIMENT.
Someone has also previously suggested that the likelihood of damage from these dangerous injections multiplies by 3% with every extra jab or 'booster'. This number is currently unprovable, but the staggering reality will become clear in the fullness of time.
These frequent and now well established adverse reactions and post vax deaths, associated with these mRNA Gene Modifying injections 'Vax', prove that these errant concoctions. must be withdrawn immediately. The manufacturers must stand trial for PREMEDITATED MASS-MURDER.
It is amazing that these injections have not yet been banned, as was the case in the 1970's with Swine Flue vaccine which was halted after just 50+/- deaths occurred following that deadly vaccine fiasco. Since 2020, millions have died as a result of these Covid Injection but still the mass-depopulation CULL continues.
How can these dangerous products be used on humanity with NO LIABLITY for the manufacturers?
This one truly put me in tears, tears over the loss of our once great great Country, also what this ME conflict has evolved to. But I WILL say….. much to the detriment of the true cause, the Pro Palestinian protesters here in the West have lost the plot,they are allying themselves with Hamas, this is truly not the way to spread a message. Realistically, HOW do they expect to affect change using these tactics? Also Trish, sending you nothing but healing vibes- keep your chin up, you got this. #TruthOverTribe #Honk 🚛❤️🇨🇦
I can picture you whizzing down your hallways on the knee scooter.
Wishing you a speedy, but not too speedy recovery Trish! I am looking forward to your podcast with Marco. When will it drop?
Wrote a few poems
To Trish Wood
But never sent them
None
Took a broken foot
To remove the blindfold
From my mouth
https://open.substack.com/pub/davidmacgregor/p/the-other-day?r=patn2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
We shouldn’t be at all surprised that Marco (or any of those involved in protests) was convicted. When we are tried before a jury of our peers, statistically we are bound to lose. After all, only 10-15% of us questioned the narrative. I’m sure that is reflected in jury pools. I listened intently to your interview with him. He was convicted legally but not morally. I am married to someone who, agree or not, followed the Covid rules without questioning or resisting. He would have convicted Marco too, based on the fact that he blocked a border. He would not have considered the bigger moral questions surrounding the mandates—or that only people on the “wrong side” would be found guilty. I’m sure my husband is representative of 90% of that jury.
Thanks Trish for the mention! My latest piece on the Coutts Three verdict is here for your readers: https://fcpp.org/2024/04/19/coutts-three-verdict-a-warning-to-protesters-who-act-as-liaison-with-police/
The brokenness is all about us, your foot, our nation, the world. The lessons of history, the past, are lost on most of the current crop of leaders in the 'West.' And the mainstream media, passing on propaganda like porridge.
In 1990 West Coast folk singer, Ferron, wrote these lines from her song "Phantom Centre"
"Round and round the spirit tumbles,
with half a chance it still believes,
that cities fall, but minds don't follow,
and goodness hides up someone's sleeve....
And stomaches roll
while churchbells toll the crime.
The rose is crushed,
the dove flies past - It's time."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y5-6kUP21Y
I'm glad for expressions of courage in these times, and any who would stand for freedom, peace, diplomacy (how 20th century of me, I know)
Looks like you are feeling better. Amen. I was in the boot a few years ago due to a broken ankle and I asked my Mom to get me an office chair on wheels so I could glide around my apartment. I was back out on my bike in no time. Love the idea of the scooter.
Cheers to you and your recovery.
Trish, while you're convalescing, you may find this interview interesting:
http://sheldonyakiwchuk.substack.com/p/breaking-heartbeat-episode-12-david?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email-half-post&r=17lhtj
Sending wishes for a speedy recovery!
What a perfect title of this piece, Trish. Along with your broken ankle is our broken and sad country. To touch on the Coutts 3, it is unbelievable that they could be found guilty. They are definitely political captives, even if they are out walking about.. It is disgraceful. We keep stepping into a new low almost daily. And the whole Middle East thing is just more heart sickening stuff. God help us! Now for you, get that ankle healed so you can continue kicking ass! :)
Thanks for the update, Trish. You will heal sure as the dawn every day. Say, if you have Netflix, watch ‘RIPLEY’ the series based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel. I read her Wikipedia page… wow, what an interesting woman she was! Complicated. Anyway, this series is a masterpiece. Not kidding. Black and white, gorgeously shot and acted by all the characters. Amazing. I binged it over a couple days. Then I watched it again so as not to miss all the nuances. I hope you like it. Love, M from South Carolina.
Hang in there Trish, six weeks will fly by. I too am disappointed in our judicial system and hope the Coutts 3/4 are not punished anymore than they already have been to date.
I've been following the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other problems in the ME for 35+ years. TBH l wasn't at all surprised when October 7th happened. What still surprises me however is that so many people believe that the Israeli-Palestinian relationship had been peaceful prior to 7/10.
I watched the debate and tried to keep an open mind however l've heard Dave Smith and Cenk Uyger share their views before. I agreed with every point and every fact they shared (confirmation bias perhaps?) and l will continue to support Palestinians and pray for a permanent ceasefire in the region. Have you heard of the Samson Option? Truly frightening.
Let's hope that all these vague "hate speech" laws do not come to fruition or we're all screwed.
It's good to see you scooting around.
I'm hanging in there 2.5 weeks post-op with a ruptured Achilles in a massive cast.
We have a two-story house and the biggest challenge is stairs. I have rollling office chairs on both levels for mobility. The one upstairs I kneel on like your scooter.
I have to scoot upstairs, stair by stair, on my butt. I kind of hop down stair by stair holding the handrail on my right, and hard against the wall on the left. Somewhat cumbersome with some risk, but it works. My wife is an angel.
I also use a peg-leg device to get around. It took a couple of hours to get used to, but once you get the hang of it you feel the need for a parrot on your shoulder.
It may not be for everybody, but it does bring back some normality to life for the ankle cast-bound.
https://iwalk-free.com/product-introduction/
I get a range-of-motion walking boot next week, a boot where the foot angle can be adjusted over time to help slowly stretch the Achilles when the tendon fibers have knitted together,. Doc says one week with standing only, then I might be able to walk a little. I suspect I'll be in the boot for 6 weeks or more, then rehab for 2-3 months.
Get well soon Trish!
If you haven’t seen this Gabor Mate and sons talk, you should: I aspire to their level of humanity and understanding re: Israel - Palestine
https://youtu.be/azxtxKyHntA?si=K9ODu3MC-K9cKCxN
Six more weeks eh? Oh the joys of aging. Im right there with you Sister! Have you watched the series From? Two seasons. If you enjoy mystery with a twist of horror, you'll enjoy this show. Filmed on the East Coast too!
Finally, someone I can have an in-depth conversation with—thank you Trish.
1. Alternate media, I.e., Rebel News, has been covering the Coutts three and four, and crowd funding for them via the Democracy Fund.
On a related note, as someone who could not make sense of the COVID debacle, I have found myself separated from family and friends in a way that has made open dialogue about these matters impossible. As a result, lesser matters are not discussed either. I read that people who follow MSM do not believe anything Alternate media report, and vice versa. Once I accepted that, after testing it out, I have been able to move on. With regret. I mention that as a way of asking whether that bias is fair, from your perspective.
I am a seventy-five year-old retired woman living in rural Manitoba for the past three years. I was glued to my I-pad throughout the Convoy. Had I been in better health I would have gone to Ottawa, and certainly cheered the protesters along on Highway No 1 as they passed through Winnipeg. There again, only Alternate media gave them the coverage they deserved.
2. Since October 7 I have immersed myself in the history of Palestine and Israel. I’ve read every related book I could download from the Winnipeg library, and there are many. Trying to understand has been, and continues to be, a visceral experience. I started to listen to the video, and had to stop after a bit. I am familiar with the reasoning. I came to admire and respect Dennis Prager while listening to Jordan Peterson’s study of Exodus on Daily Wire. But we haven’t read the same books it seems. Ali Abunimah at The electronic antifada reveals a very different picture of October 7 than that in our MSM. As do other Alternate sources. The situation is much more nuanced than that being portrayed.
I increasingly believe that things are either right, or they’re wrong. They can’t be a little of each, much as we would like them to be.
Big Pharma and their associates within the WEF (New World Order) 'own' the Canadian Judiciary. Proving that the Trucker trials outcome, if there was ever a doubt, was a foregone conclusion. This confirms just how unpleasant and corrupt your 'Pussy Communist' Trudeau's and his regime really are. I've spoken to many Canadians during several visits to the US in recent years - NOT ONE Canadian has had a good word for him regarding his arrogance and dominant behavior = denying your freedoms. In spite of this 'hate' the suspect Dominion voting apparatus ensures he still gets re-elected(?)
It is now suggested that Covid vax impacts LIFE EXPECTANCY = "Four months shortened LIFE EXPECTANCY" is anticipated for all 'Covid Vax' participants. Adverse reactions (sometimes fatal) are caused by the (Unsafe ans Ineffective) EXPERIMENTAL mRNA INJECTIONS.
The 'four month reduced life expectancy' seems to be an arbitrary and, in my opinion, a conservative estimate, which will only be dramatically proven over the fullness of time - for those that accepted to participate in the (for PROFIT only) mRNA EXPERIMENT.
Someone has also previously suggested that the likelihood of damage from these dangerous injections multiplies by 3% with every extra jab or 'booster'. This number is currently unprovable, but the staggering reality will become clear in the fullness of time.
These frequent and now well established adverse reactions and post vax deaths, associated with these mRNA Gene Modifying injections 'Vax', prove that these errant concoctions. must be withdrawn immediately. The manufacturers must stand trial for PREMEDITATED MASS-MURDER.
It is amazing that these injections have not yet been banned, as was the case in the 1970's with Swine Flue vaccine which was halted after just 50+/- deaths occurred following that deadly vaccine fiasco. Since 2020, millions have died as a result of these Covid Injection but still the mass-depopulation CULL continues.
How can these dangerous products be used on humanity with NO LIABLITY for the manufacturers?
Mick from Hooe (UK) Unjabbed to live longer!
Sorry to hear your saga with the broken foot is
still unfolding. I can only imagine the level of
frustration, exasperation and debilitation you
are continuing to endure, day to day. I hope
that your recuperation will begin to go a bit
more smoothly going forward, as you are
deserving of no less , at this point.
As for the verdict in the Coutts cases, it is
most disturbing, to see how far off the rails
our once seeming democratic societies
have now gone! It is disheartening, disgraceful
and inexcusable that people can be found
guilty in such circumstances, for merely
protesting against perceived injustices! That
such guilty verdicts can be levied in such
cases, is absolutely incomprehensible and
quite despicable! I wonder if in either case,
the defendants can expect to appeal these
verdicts with any possibility of having them
overturned? If not, then it would appear that
democracy itself has withered on the vine.
What a terrible price to pay , for the
majority of the population, and then exactly
where does that leave us? This does not at
all bode well for the future, actually it’s a
most unsettling prospect, no matter how you
look at it.
With regard to the genocidal nightmare
continuing to okay out in Gaza and the West
Bank, it is absolutely horrifying that the
Western backers of Israel continue to fund,
arm and give political cover to Israel, to
perpetuate this humanitarian tragedy! The
U.S., Canada, and Europe are all equally
responsible in facilitating everything that
has gone on in the last 6+ months. Without
this unconditional support, Israel would have
had no ability to carry out this maniacal
campaign of wholesale extermination , of the
Palestinian people. It’s as if the collective
West has lost any connection with its
humanity, that it condones and allows such
atrocities to continue, on such a massive
scale, against largely defenseless civilians,
the majority of whom are women and
children! I am ashamed at the conduct of
the U.S. government in this genocidal
endeavor, and that if every other Western
government that aided and abetted Israel
in this monstrous tragedy. One cannot
easily comprehend the level of suffering,
hardships and cruelty thst have been
inflicted upon the civilian population of
Palestine, by Israel and its military forces.
It is evil on an unimaginable scale, that is
being unleashed here. I don’t know if the
West, can ever make amends for the
horrors it has helped to unleash in this
challenging time. I think we all have the
blood of countless souls martyred in this
dreadful conflict, for having done nothing
to intercede and put an end to this , once
and for all.
I wish you a smoother recovery from your
recent fall, than you have experienced thus
far. Looking forward to your next podcast,
even if of shorter duration. Now more than
ever, voices seeking the truth, like yours,
need to be heard loud and clear. Our very
future depends on it. Thank you Trish, for
all you do on our behalf. Your tireless
efforts to uncover the truth, are appreciated
more than you know!