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Franz Kafka's avatar

Charles Dickens said it all. He was, by the way, disgusted by the calibre of the Elites in Canada when he toured it. He asked himself why all that he wrote against elites and injustice had had no effect on this colony.

But he knew English Law and wrote the following (replace 'business' with 'money' as that is the current common understanding of the term).

“The one great principle of the English law is, to make business for itself. There is no other principle distinctly, certainly, and consistently maintained through all its narrow turnings. Viewed by this light it becomes a coherent scheme, and not the monstrous maze the laity are apt to think it. Let them but once clearly perceive that its grand principle is to make business for itself at their expense, and surely they will cease to grumble.”

― Charles Dickens, Bleak House

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T and J's avatar

Reading Trish's essay and all these comments after the verdicts were announced.

What is the easiest way to " Like " them all at once ?

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Franz Kafka's avatar

Do you mean 'legally'? Or otherwise?

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Breaking Ladd's avatar

Thanks 🙏🏻

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Grampa660's avatar

I was lucky enough to be one of the lap-top class during the pandemic. That lap-top meant I had access to the real covid science as it evolved which only made the propaganda masquerading as science that the MSM was serving up so obviously bogus. That is why I was so supportive of the trucker protest. Tamara is a true Canadian hero and deserves accolades instead of a sentence.

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NiceKitty's avatar

My last laptop was Powerbook G3, but I work from home and have the internet. I am 'left', but it still blows my mind that I was seeing people dancing in the streets, the biggest labour protest i had seen in my life, simply demanding an end to mandates, something already done in certain socialist countries, something folks i knew working in public health thought should end. I read every 'left' news report i could find. Not one had words from anyone protesting, just words from those afraid of what they thought was there. Even friends were seeing nazis trying to 'overthrow' the government... I found one account from some random dude that walked thru to see what who was there. Just working people wanting the right to work, to support their families, without restrictions and interference...

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Bud Cruikshank's avatar

As a side gig, I edit technical papers (written in English by doctors and engineers for whom English is a second language) for publication in science and medical journals. Every now and then, I stumble across a "fall-out-of-my-chair" sentence in papers about COVID, like when the doctors stated that the injections were a form of gene therapy. Looks like the conspiracy theorists were right again!

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Stefan Ebers's avatar

Any news so far on the verdict?

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Trish Wood's avatar

Still listening to the judge. She is talking about"balance" which is not good.

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Franz Kafka's avatar

She is a gross bloviator, like most of them. Assuaging her honor's conscience in the face of the Great Evil she is about to serve is what all this is about. This is her moment in the Black Sun of Canadian Nazism.

I will have to eat my words if I am wrong but underestimating the sensibility and morals/ethics of the Canadaharian Elites is seldom a losing proposition.

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VJ's avatar

As I sit here cold 🥶 from this ice storm without power for 5 days, all I can think about is how this trial is going in Ottawa. With no working internet and one bar on the cellphone… I wait eagerly to hear a justified verdict. This has gone on long enough!

We are fortunate to have a generator that we start up every 6 hours to keep the fridges/freezers running to stop the food from spoiling. Our propane fireplace keeps us warm enough with layers of clothing.

We are in a state of emergency in Severn Bridge. Power still off until hydro deals with the power lines down from fallen branches and trees in most areas.

Our plight… minor!

For years Tamara & Chris have been tormented with a trial that is never ending and corrupt.

Being from Ottawa my friends were up on capital hill cheering on the Truckers and the peaceful protest that was so very needed. Mandates in our Country ruined businesses and broke families apart like no other issue I have ever had to deal with in my lifetime. We saw live video from their days at the capital, the joy and support from Ottawa citizens was truly beautiful, something I will never ever forget!

The verdict of the ILLEGAL USE of the EMERGENCY ACT was JUSTIFIED and yet Tamara & Chris still are haunted by our government trying to break them with THIS LAW FARE for STANDING UP for WHAT IS RIGHT!

My HEARTFELT THANKS to every last one of the SUPPORTING FOLK who gave encouragement to this IMPORTANT CAUSE.

EVERLASTING THANKS to Tamara & Chris who are TRUE COURAGEOUS, HEROIC CITIZENS! SOMETHING to be PROUD OF!

THANK YOU Trish for being a positive force reporting truth over tribe… just love that!

If there is any Justice in this country… this will be the measure that will take us forward.

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Dave Dave's avatar

MAGA SHILL .

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Franz Kafka's avatar

Thank you. Jesus wept!

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Franz Kafka's avatar

It is the state and judiciary that should be holding their breath. Not the people.

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Bud Cruikshank's avatar

That's why the elites are pushing hard for the complete civil disarmament of RCMP-vetted licensed firearm owners while setting the real criminals free to continue terrorizing Canadians. Just remember, it was never about public safety. It is, and always will be, about THEIR safety. Because of all the damage the elites have done to this country and all the harm they have done to the people, they should be very afraid. Yet, the elites wonder why people are so angry while they continue gaslighting us about the "far right" and misinformation and disinformation. Canadians are (mostly) very patient people, but if change doesn't happen after the election, I suspect the pitchforks will come out soon.

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Pablo's avatar

Well said Trish. I’d like to think the folks critical of the Convoy would equally like to heal. I don’t see it . The propaganda machine was effective in vilifying The Convoy, NCI, POEC etc etc . Those of us that stood up have forever lost a sense of belonging in our communities or within our family. I have zero trust in our judicial or any “inquiry” . We are corrupt to the core. “May no harm come to our brother and sister” 🙏

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Linda's avatar

A historic day. To honour this day and to you all in the front lines, I'm working on my "Trucker" song, "Freedom Rising."

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Matt C's avatar

Our institutions are made to control you. Democracy is a lie.

The process is the punishment. Fuck Chinada.

Hopefully this turns out well but government is the enemy either way.

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Marylou Speelman's avatar

I have lost any faith in the judicial system due to the placement of progressive judges who tow the Liberal and Laurentian elites line. We see time and time again that the courts are used as a vendeta of law fare, meant to punish those who dare stand against these pigs at the neverending financial taxpayers trough, their lies, and their need for power. They must punish those involved publicly, to ensure no others dare try protesting again. With the delay and the verdict in the midst of an election, the timing is just to good, as it sets the stage for their appeal on the verdict of the illegal use of the Emergency Act, a boost in the polls, and a reason to divide Canadian's for their best advantage. Carney even brought back Mendicino and Lemeti for the victory parade. Call me skeptical but everything these elitest Liberal's do is for a reason and the judicial system works for them, just as does the Corporate Media. I do not believe in coincedences, especially with politicians and judges who are involved in law fare. I hope and pray I am wrong but my skeptisism has been well earned after nine years of these pompous dictators. May god bless Tamara and Chris for their bravery, dignity, and their great contributions to freedom in Canada.

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Lin4Humanity's avatar

I am brought back to when the truckers first started rolling and how, for the first time since the so called pandemic began, I felt someone was fighting for me and all of us who knew this was just not right. Although it was a heart-breaking ending, they buoyed this woman's soul at a time of great darkness. Tamara and Chris became unexpected leaders of this beautiful, historical movement. I will be forever grateful to them and all the people who stood with them. Anxiously awaiting the verdict. Thanks for your reporting, Trish.

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Kristin's avatar

You Got this Canada. It’s time to turn the tables around. You can do it!!! Wishing the best to all of you.

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Paulina's avatar

Love you, Trish!

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Beth's avatar

Having had the pleasure of meeting both Tamara and Chris, I can say they're two of the most genuinely down to earth compassionate people I've ever met. Absolutely unpretentious and untainted by the evilness trying to break their spirits. WE MUST support them in NOT allowing anyone or anything to break them, which is what this 'kangaroo court' has been trying to do. When we consider the REAL CRIMINAL, whose arrogant gaslighting behaviours and financial grifting over the past 9.5 years is walking free, today's outcome will be one that will have a profound effect in shaping Canada's judicial history going forward. Pray with all your heart and soul for these two people because they represent those of us, the 'regular' every day cirizen, who stood up for their belief in Canada as being a FAIR DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY, how sad for all of us to learn it is not.

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Franz Kafka's avatar

"Having had the pleasure of meeting both Tamara and Chris, I can say they're two of the most genuinely down to earth compassionate people I've ever met. Absolutely unpretentious and untainted by the evilness trying to break their spirits."

Thank you for identifying these troublemakers! They are exactly the kind of people Canada does not want. And may their fate serve as a warning to others from the Canadian Regime of the last word in Canadian Dictators - City of London Banker and hyper-capitalist Dr[sic] Meat (Carney).

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Paulina's avatar

Good luck to you, Tamara and Chris. Been thinking of you all! Praying!!!❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

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