genderism is as misogynistic as you can get. it is also anti-lesbian and anti-gay. it's too bad that not all Ls and Gs are aware of this and actually act in their own worst interest.
I hear you - I'm more into hockey and football - and I'm as guilty as anyone for paying too much attention - I usually remind myself that bread and circuses has always been successful in diverting the masses - the Romans perfected it and even without modern electronic communication they have still managed to outdo us...
For anyone wondering what has happened to the various protests around the world...
I am lesbian and loved the pride marches in the late 80s and early 90s. I stopped going because they became too corporate and also more about fetishes. This is true of many people I know, which is ironic. In many ways I continue to be that old “socialist” of the past - critical of corporate /govt - it just seems that leftists been brainwashed by the propaganda. I would say that is what I miss from pre 2020 - when the left was actually left and not blindsided by wokism, corporate virtue signalling and govt control.
Thanks Trish. The gay rights was an important thing for sure but now, like so many things, has been hijacked into something very bizarre. I wouldn't go to the parade if you paid me; I have seen enough clips to make that statement. Why is everything over the top? Just live your life and stop shoving this stuff in our faces.
As for all the immigrants to date even this year, it is totally part of the agenda and the UN. We won't recognize Canada in another 5-10 years. It isn't about fitting in as much as it is about taking over.
As you mention, Olivia Chow giving money and showing up for Pride festivities and yet, so many on the street drugged and desperate. Such political theatre. Who actually heads these events? Paid activists? Everything is over the top these days and companies should stay out of showing support or not supporting. Disturbing to say the least.
There are men. There are women. Sometimes they're reproductively dysfunction, doesn't change anything.
I'm super glad sponsors are pulling out.
There should be no such thing as puberty blockers.
Governments must end handing out fake sex id.
Covid broke me.
But I was already broke before Covid.
I been broke since I realised governments were approving of the stupid notion of sex change on government papers. 1993.
Conveniently, that's around the same time CBC taught us our participation in the Gulf War Invasion of 1900-91 was based on those lies about the Kuwaiti baby attack.
I've been broke for a long time.
A happy memory for me would be: ... me imagining the human existence before civilisation happened, during the Garden of Eden. I want to go back to that time.
You are right. Everything was great pre-covid. I worked right next to Scotia centre. Coming out and seeing the crowds was great, even though i have no interest in basketball. The job market was hot. I got re-orged or laid off with a great severance package and got a job the same day i applied. Then covid hit. I knew they were over exaggerating it, then was fascinated with how Canada was manipulated by Trudeau, the media and even Trump got sucked into it.
Then it just got darker and darker. I'm glad my son and i were on the same page and the only light was the Trucker Convoy. I had tears of joy and pride because it was Canada....and according to the program, The AGENDA with Steve Paikin... https://youtu.be/2ixV03QxZWA?si=ZGQgtEZLalLR-ZeL
they were big bad Christians.
Two years of social manipulation destroyed not only Toronto, but Canada. It was a global Psy-ops.
I started listening to you and recognized you as a star Canadian journalist and was happy you saw what i saw. Bravo, to you.
Thanks for your comments on pride, which I don't bother attending here in Vancouver (though the parade route is 3 blocks from my apartment). A "History of Vancouver" tour re LGBT... (pre-pandemic) had a tour leader in downtown Vancouver explain to a group of locals and tourists that the Stonewall Inn Riot in Greenwich Village was all about trans women protesting. In the re-telling of the incident - of a gay bar usually filled with gay men (back in 1969) - you'd think there were no gay men to be found. The revisionism is a sign of the times, and any history can be re-written to serve some purpose, facts be damned.
Canadian author, Julius Ruechel, posted on May 30 on X the following about permanent residents & temporary foreign workers:
2020: ~768,085 newcomers.
2021: ~1,267,944 newcomers.
2022: ~1,431,645 newcomers.
2023: ~1,671,550 newcomers.
2024: ~1,785,000 newcomers.
2025 (annualized): 2,451,000 newcomers.
TOTAL: 9,375,224
Consider: the population of Canada on July 1, 2019, was 37,589,262. Whether all 9,375,224 newcomers from 2020 to the present remain permanent, we are increasing our population by the end of 2025 by 25% over Statistics Canada figures for mid-2019. But, we aren't building new accommodation by 25% of total population, or increasing the number of new physicians by 25% over the 2019 baseline. Same for all manner of services (obtaining passports, drivers licenses etc.) It seems that either on purpose, or from incompetence, our government is creating a nation that cannot handle the impact of its decisions.
Writing for the Brownstone Institute on June 1/25, Bert Oliver's "The Limits of Hospitality" cites Immanuel Kant who observed in 1795, "The rights of men, as citizens of the world, shall be limited to conditions of universal hospitality." When someone is a guest, including in one's country, we can initially bend over backwards and roll out the red carpet to show what a great nation we are. However, for a longer or indefinite stay, Oliver summarizes "‘hospitality’ comes with lots of strings attached – ‘you may come in, but you may not look in the fridge, much less take anything from it, and if you use the bathroom, don’t exceed five minutes. And by the way, the lounge is out of bounds.’ Or: ‘you are allowed into this country, as long as you don’t settle in these areas, and don’t apply for work at any of the companies listed here.’
The chickens are coming home to roost. Maybe a lot of people who are exclusively ordering take out (and staying at home perpetually), or fly on private planes, are oblivious to what is unfolding. Liberal government policies are reaping a whirlwind, and the lack of proper framing by the legacy media means that at least half of our citizens don't have the language to be able to describe or make meaning of, what is occurring.
There will come a time when, like with the ending of the Mickey Mouse Club, our government will have to conclude (much as we'd like to bend over backwards forever, given our Canadian sensibilities): "Now it's time to say goodbye to all our company. M-I-C (see you real soon) K-E-Y (why? because we like you!) M-O-U-S-E."
And fashion a responsible hospitality that is feasible and sustainable for generations to come, and not aim for a population of one hundred million by 2100.
I monitor Statistics Canada's quarterly population estimates. While I have observed some huge increases in numbers from 2022 to 2024, the latest data shows a population of 41,528,680 at the end of the first quarter of 2025, compared with 37,437,243 at the end of Q2 2019 (close to your July 1 figure). That's a net increase of slightly more than 4 million (10.9%) over 5.75 years. I think this aligns with the temporary nature of a good portion of "newcomers" as TFW's and students. Nevertheless, adding the population equivalent of a major city or large province in less than 6 years is irresponsible.
You asked us to comment on happy memories pre-covid.
I was scrolling through phone pics and came across several of a January 2020 birthday luncheon with close female friends. It was a joyous gathering and this was reflected in our carefree faces. So innocent. We had no way of knowing what was coming less than two months down the road. This was not the start of a conventional war that sends lives topsy turvy. It was a fundamental bomb to all our lives, bringing mayhem and longterm division to society, family, friendships.
This friendship we had was tested severely, split down the middle as the vackz sked commenced. Will we ever fully recover? Love, mutual respect and shared faith has helped repair perhaps 70% of the damage, but there is still that grey shadow - those things that are never discussed.
I know this is a common story: Hearts still divided. Damn those who manipulated us!
I still mist over when I look at that photo of joy and innocence.
I'm ecstatic that the pride thing is falling by the wayside! I was born in June and the rainbow brigade has ruined my whole entire birth month! And you shouldn't apologize - not many people are truly homophobic, just against the trans indoctrination of little kids which is different than gay.
As for a good memory before Covid, I can't honestly think of one that sticks out. However, I'm probably one of the rare people who made better friends since Covid (I lost all my friends but one due to my stance on the thing that cannot be named). I reconnected with my sister and we've become closer than before. My brother died in May 2021, 2 weeks after his first shot. Through that and the weekly rallies we gained back some of our sanity in an insane world. I don't miss Covid, but I certainly miss those rallies. They were all singing, dancing, hugging, no masks, meeting and connecting with like-minded people. Those were some of my very best memories - despite the whole Covid shit show!
I also lost a ton of real life "friends" but, thanks to CoVid, l made a bunch more that made up for it. Mostly on-line though. It was hard but, l had to accept life was never going back to the way it was. We all grieve loss in our own way and l am super sorry for yours. I hope you are able to find your "happy place" and that you are stronger on the other side.
I was incredulous over people who blindly supported disastrous government Covid policies and even more shocked that they continue to defend them. A giant divide continues to exist in this country between the compliant and those who's eyes were irrevocably opened.
I started to see a difference in my kid attending ubc around 2017 ; UBC was “segregating” in effect the beginning of DEI. I started to see things change rapidly and nobody else noticed. So I think July 2017 when I buried my Normandy Veteran Dad. I think it all changed , for me. My son didn’t even attend the funeral as his indigenous gf said we were all “ invaders on her land ” 🙈courtesy of UBC.
His grandfather was of that generation where "elbows up" meant putting your life on the line vs having to forego your favourite Kentucky bourbon. In two extended visits to Juno beach and walking every cemetery from France to the Netherlands, I have a deep reverence for that generation. It is heartbreaking to see that legacy defiled.
Wow, what a great chat today Trish. There is so much l can connect with you on but, before CoVid, l think my last feel good memory was watching Manchester United (soccer) with my one and only son (b.1994). We left Manchester in 2007 and moved to Calgary [because Air Transit had direct flights from Calgary to M'cr so he could visit is dad] but, no matter the hour, we'd watch Man U matches live on Rogers cable l believe.
Then in 2017 my 2nd husband, my son and l moved to a small town in Ontario. We had Shaw then finally switched to T-Bay-Tel but their sports packages did not include European football so my son had to subscribe to DAZN on his lap-top and run a cable to our big screen TV. Sadly, my boy eloped with an American girl (a pharmacist) and moved to Phoenix just before CoVid hit and that was that.
Manchester was the Gay capital of Europe, second only to Amsterdam. I worked as a Production Manager in Film/TV (mostly documentaries) while the LE departments were mostly staffed by gay colleagues. Sadly many were affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. You may have seen a ground-breaking Channel Four Drama series called "As Queer As Folk"? (1999/2000)
Here we are, 25 years later and, like you Trish, l was a huge advocate of Gay rights. I remember watching Live Aid in 1985 (40 years ago) organized by Bob Geldof (Boomtown Rats) & Midge Ure (Ultravox) both of whom l had the pleasure of meeting. Unforunately, l am of the opinion that things have gone too far. The LGB movement has evolved into something l no longer recognize and personally, can no longer support.
My little Ontario town of 15,000 has a huge drug, alcohol and housing problems which mostly impact our FN neighbours but, after our October 2022 our "new" liberal councillors have become too focussed on Pride Events. I would not object to contributing some of my property tax dollars to a one-day event but, l'm not happy about the time and money spent on 30 days of Pride Events. Or having a Pride flag hoisted in front of City Hall for 1/12th of the year. Call me old fashioned but, Remembrance Day is ONE day while poppy sales re down and our local Legion is bankrupt!
How far is too far and when do the fringe minorities take priority ? Soz. Rant Over.
Great rant. Sounds like our lives have taken similar paths. I remember Queer as Folk. I do remember the good old days when we were their natural allies and they loved us for it. Now if we complain about sharing a washroom with a man whose junk is hanging out -- we are smeared. Good lord. How did we get here?
In hindsight, I reconsider my "enjoyment" of Kids in the Hall and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.
The second, I only half watched, because I profoundly dislike fashions.
The Kids in the Hall is more complicated.
I hated the Chicken Lady, and I hated that men were insulting women. Yet I still watched the show and laughed, barely, cuz that's just where society was at. I have zero good memories of those shows, cuz I was already on my way to changing my un-thought-out opinion on those silly shows, for a more thoughtful opinion about them.
Yes, l think we must be sistas from another mista. LOL. Unfortunately I don't have any siblings and, for whatever reason, always preferred the company of men. I think women have to grow a pair of balls to work in the industry, especially documentaries.
Kudos to you for your work over the years, surviving it and still being able to contribute with your podcasts and upcoming film. Extra kudos for over coming the drink. TBH I've been a high-functioning alcoholic since l did my first solo "live" news broadcast 40 years ago. I managed to quit when l was pregnant, and l've also taken long breaks over the decades - my most recent was 6 months from Oct 2024 until this Easter.
I smoked too when it was allowed in the Production Office, on the studio floor, and up in the gallery and every company in England (even the BBC) had an in-house bar for the staff, crew and talent. Crazy, eh? Then the Personnel Dept became "HR" and took all the fun out of it. Maybe that's how we got to where we are now? ;-)
Thanks Trish - I think you are right on that the Pride thing has gone too far. I recall hearing about all these gay rights non-profits, once their aims were achieved, had to find a new cause in order to maintain their jobs (6 figure executive jobs are hard to come by). So they absorbed the Trans and indeed are reaching into the Minor Attracted People pool to do so. It has gone too far- and as a result there is now legitimate pushback- TBH I think because Trump - or rather the power of MAGA - gave us courage/authority to do so.
Whoa, you know Trump is a born liar right? If anything he's given us all the opportunity to hone our Critical Thinking skills and realize the King has no clothes. Hopefully his sychophants, oligarchs and MAGA devotees are able to reinstate the guard rails.
Trish, They've gotten to you! I have noticed recently that you offer a preface every time you stray near a controversial subject or exalted minority. Today was a case in point. You took pains to exclaim that you are neither homophobic or racist, before making your comments. I know who you are and value your opinion. You can abandon the disclaimers as far as I'm concerned. Unless you feel compelled, your bona fides have been well established.
God bless you Tim. I guess on the gay thing it is quite emotional. My friend who died while struggling through AIDS -- the way he was treated and the cruelty that attended his death even then make me overly sensitive on this subject. Pissed at the nonsense but mindful of the actual struggle. I'm glad you mentioned this. It suggests the extremists have a place in my head.......must expunge.
I think it’s okay to qualify your statements and opinions. Just my 2 cents.
I consume a lot (most) of your content- not always commenting but I’m here. You are literally ME! My Spirit Sister, but I could never say things as eloquently as you. Thank you Trish, you’re one in a million for sure.
We’ve been too apologetic and voices silenced for too long. The “ kindness” that people offer is a form of narcissism where these trollops get inside you head . If you’re an empath you are vulnerable to these entities . There’s a way. Believe me. 🙏
So right. So many normies falsely claim we need more empathy in society, I rather say we need less.
Empathy has become coerced, it's now a virtue signal and it's ruining the world, it's unquantifiable, and is therefore an objective that can't ever be reached, so I've become allergic to it.
genderism is as misogynistic as you can get. it is also anti-lesbian and anti-gay. it's too bad that not all Ls and Gs are aware of this and actually act in their own worst interest.
On immigration interview Lisa Miron
I hear you - I'm more into hockey and football - and I'm as guilty as anyone for paying too much attention - I usually remind myself that bread and circuses has always been successful in diverting the masses - the Romans perfected it and even without modern electronic communication they have still managed to outdo us...
For anyone wondering what has happened to the various protests around the world...
https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-05-31/vincent-bevins-the-elites-have-discovered-they-can-govern-us-without-legitimacy.html?sma=elpaisenglishedition_2025.06.05&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=elpaisenglishedition_2025.06.05
I am lesbian and loved the pride marches in the late 80s and early 90s. I stopped going because they became too corporate and also more about fetishes. This is true of many people I know, which is ironic. In many ways I continue to be that old “socialist” of the past - critical of corporate /govt - it just seems that leftists been brainwashed by the propaganda. I would say that is what I miss from pre 2020 - when the left was actually left and not blindsided by wokism, corporate virtue signalling and govt control.
Thanks Trish. The gay rights was an important thing for sure but now, like so many things, has been hijacked into something very bizarre. I wouldn't go to the parade if you paid me; I have seen enough clips to make that statement. Why is everything over the top? Just live your life and stop shoving this stuff in our faces.
As for all the immigrants to date even this year, it is totally part of the agenda and the UN. We won't recognize Canada in another 5-10 years. It isn't about fitting in as much as it is about taking over.
As you mention, Olivia Chow giving money and showing up for Pride festivities and yet, so many on the street drugged and desperate. Such political theatre. Who actually heads these events? Paid activists? Everything is over the top these days and companies should stay out of showing support or not supporting. Disturbing to say the least.
Strictly no one is ever born in the wrong body.
There are men. There are women. Sometimes they're reproductively dysfunction, doesn't change anything.
I'm super glad sponsors are pulling out.
There should be no such thing as puberty blockers.
Governments must end handing out fake sex id.
Covid broke me.
But I was already broke before Covid.
I been broke since I realised governments were approving of the stupid notion of sex change on government papers. 1993.
Conveniently, that's around the same time CBC taught us our participation in the Gulf War Invasion of 1900-91 was based on those lies about the Kuwaiti baby attack.
I've been broke for a long time.
A happy memory for me would be: ... me imagining the human existence before civilisation happened, during the Garden of Eden. I want to go back to that time.
Never understood what the “pride” part is all about. Proud of what exactly??
Talk to Jordan Peterson about the immagration. That would be a good conversation😉
You are right. Everything was great pre-covid. I worked right next to Scotia centre. Coming out and seeing the crowds was great, even though i have no interest in basketball. The job market was hot. I got re-orged or laid off with a great severance package and got a job the same day i applied. Then covid hit. I knew they were over exaggerating it, then was fascinated with how Canada was manipulated by Trudeau, the media and even Trump got sucked into it.
Then it just got darker and darker. I'm glad my son and i were on the same page and the only light was the Trucker Convoy. I had tears of joy and pride because it was Canada....and according to the program, The AGENDA with Steve Paikin... https://youtu.be/2ixV03QxZWA?si=ZGQgtEZLalLR-ZeL
they were big bad Christians.
Two years of social manipulation destroyed not only Toronto, but Canada. It was a global Psy-ops.
I started listening to you and recognized you as a star Canadian journalist and was happy you saw what i saw. Bravo, to you.
Thanks for your comments on pride, which I don't bother attending here in Vancouver (though the parade route is 3 blocks from my apartment). A "History of Vancouver" tour re LGBT... (pre-pandemic) had a tour leader in downtown Vancouver explain to a group of locals and tourists that the Stonewall Inn Riot in Greenwich Village was all about trans women protesting. In the re-telling of the incident - of a gay bar usually filled with gay men (back in 1969) - you'd think there were no gay men to be found. The revisionism is a sign of the times, and any history can be re-written to serve some purpose, facts be damned.
Canadian author, Julius Ruechel, posted on May 30 on X the following about permanent residents & temporary foreign workers:
2020: ~768,085 newcomers.
2021: ~1,267,944 newcomers.
2022: ~1,431,645 newcomers.
2023: ~1,671,550 newcomers.
2024: ~1,785,000 newcomers.
2025 (annualized): 2,451,000 newcomers.
TOTAL: 9,375,224
Consider: the population of Canada on July 1, 2019, was 37,589,262. Whether all 9,375,224 newcomers from 2020 to the present remain permanent, we are increasing our population by the end of 2025 by 25% over Statistics Canada figures for mid-2019. But, we aren't building new accommodation by 25% of total population, or increasing the number of new physicians by 25% over the 2019 baseline. Same for all manner of services (obtaining passports, drivers licenses etc.) It seems that either on purpose, or from incompetence, our government is creating a nation that cannot handle the impact of its decisions.
Writing for the Brownstone Institute on June 1/25, Bert Oliver's "The Limits of Hospitality" cites Immanuel Kant who observed in 1795, "The rights of men, as citizens of the world, shall be limited to conditions of universal hospitality." When someone is a guest, including in one's country, we can initially bend over backwards and roll out the red carpet to show what a great nation we are. However, for a longer or indefinite stay, Oliver summarizes "‘hospitality’ comes with lots of strings attached – ‘you may come in, but you may not look in the fridge, much less take anything from it, and if you use the bathroom, don’t exceed five minutes. And by the way, the lounge is out of bounds.’ Or: ‘you are allowed into this country, as long as you don’t settle in these areas, and don’t apply for work at any of the companies listed here.’
The chickens are coming home to roost. Maybe a lot of people who are exclusively ordering take out (and staying at home perpetually), or fly on private planes, are oblivious to what is unfolding. Liberal government policies are reaping a whirlwind, and the lack of proper framing by the legacy media means that at least half of our citizens don't have the language to be able to describe or make meaning of, what is occurring.
There will come a time when, like with the ending of the Mickey Mouse Club, our government will have to conclude (much as we'd like to bend over backwards forever, given our Canadian sensibilities): "Now it's time to say goodbye to all our company. M-I-C (see you real soon) K-E-Y (why? because we like you!) M-O-U-S-E."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j6AYiKO6rw
And fashion a responsible hospitality that is feasible and sustainable for generations to come, and not aim for a population of one hundred million by 2100.
Well said.
I monitor Statistics Canada's quarterly population estimates. While I have observed some huge increases in numbers from 2022 to 2024, the latest data shows a population of 41,528,680 at the end of the first quarter of 2025, compared with 37,437,243 at the end of Q2 2019 (close to your July 1 figure). That's a net increase of slightly more than 4 million (10.9%) over 5.75 years. I think this aligns with the temporary nature of a good portion of "newcomers" as TFW's and students. Nevertheless, adding the population equivalent of a major city or large province in less than 6 years is irresponsible.
Brilliant as ever. Thanks for this thoughtful post.
You asked us to comment on happy memories pre-covid.
I was scrolling through phone pics and came across several of a January 2020 birthday luncheon with close female friends. It was a joyous gathering and this was reflected in our carefree faces. So innocent. We had no way of knowing what was coming less than two months down the road. This was not the start of a conventional war that sends lives topsy turvy. It was a fundamental bomb to all our lives, bringing mayhem and longterm division to society, family, friendships.
This friendship we had was tested severely, split down the middle as the vackz sked commenced. Will we ever fully recover? Love, mutual respect and shared faith has helped repair perhaps 70% of the damage, but there is still that grey shadow - those things that are never discussed.
I know this is a common story: Hearts still divided. Damn those who manipulated us!
I still mist over when I look at that photo of joy and innocence.
Grey shadow. Yes. It does stalk each one of us. Dissidents only? Let's find out.
I'm ecstatic that the pride thing is falling by the wayside! I was born in June and the rainbow brigade has ruined my whole entire birth month! And you shouldn't apologize - not many people are truly homophobic, just against the trans indoctrination of little kids which is different than gay.
As for a good memory before Covid, I can't honestly think of one that sticks out. However, I'm probably one of the rare people who made better friends since Covid (I lost all my friends but one due to my stance on the thing that cannot be named). I reconnected with my sister and we've become closer than before. My brother died in May 2021, 2 weeks after his first shot. Through that and the weekly rallies we gained back some of our sanity in an insane world. I don't miss Covid, but I certainly miss those rallies. They were all singing, dancing, hugging, no masks, meeting and connecting with like-minded people. Those were some of my very best memories - despite the whole Covid shit show!
I also lost a ton of real life "friends" but, thanks to CoVid, l made a bunch more that made up for it. Mostly on-line though. It was hard but, l had to accept life was never going back to the way it was. We all grieve loss in our own way and l am super sorry for yours. I hope you are able to find your "happy place" and that you are stronger on the other side.
I was incredulous over people who blindly supported disastrous government Covid policies and even more shocked that they continue to defend them. A giant divide continues to exist in this country between the compliant and those who's eyes were irrevocably opened.
I'm so sorry about your brother. It must have been awful for you.
We have all made new friends. And good ones.
I started to see a difference in my kid attending ubc around 2017 ; UBC was “segregating” in effect the beginning of DEI. I started to see things change rapidly and nobody else noticed. So I think July 2017 when I buried my Normandy Veteran Dad. I think it all changed , for me. My son didn’t even attend the funeral as his indigenous gf said we were all “ invaders on her land ” 🙈courtesy of UBC.
Normandy veteran dad. Wow. He must of been something.
Kids are often ruined by their uni experience these days. They do retreat from it sometimes. He'll regret his stance about his grandfather one day.
His grandfather was of that generation where "elbows up" meant putting your life on the line vs having to forego your favourite Kentucky bourbon. In two extended visits to Juno beach and walking every cemetery from France to the Netherlands, I have a deep reverence for that generation. It is heartbreaking to see that legacy defiled.
Wow, what a great chat today Trish. There is so much l can connect with you on but, before CoVid, l think my last feel good memory was watching Manchester United (soccer) with my one and only son (b.1994). We left Manchester in 2007 and moved to Calgary [because Air Transit had direct flights from Calgary to M'cr so he could visit is dad] but, no matter the hour, we'd watch Man U matches live on Rogers cable l believe.
Then in 2017 my 2nd husband, my son and l moved to a small town in Ontario. We had Shaw then finally switched to T-Bay-Tel but their sports packages did not include European football so my son had to subscribe to DAZN on his lap-top and run a cable to our big screen TV. Sadly, my boy eloped with an American girl (a pharmacist) and moved to Phoenix just before CoVid hit and that was that.
Manchester was the Gay capital of Europe, second only to Amsterdam. I worked as a Production Manager in Film/TV (mostly documentaries) while the LE departments were mostly staffed by gay colleagues. Sadly many were affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. You may have seen a ground-breaking Channel Four Drama series called "As Queer As Folk"? (1999/2000)
Here we are, 25 years later and, like you Trish, l was a huge advocate of Gay rights. I remember watching Live Aid in 1985 (40 years ago) organized by Bob Geldof (Boomtown Rats) & Midge Ure (Ultravox) both of whom l had the pleasure of meeting. Unforunately, l am of the opinion that things have gone too far. The LGB movement has evolved into something l no longer recognize and personally, can no longer support.
My little Ontario town of 15,000 has a huge drug, alcohol and housing problems which mostly impact our FN neighbours but, after our October 2022 our "new" liberal councillors have become too focussed on Pride Events. I would not object to contributing some of my property tax dollars to a one-day event but, l'm not happy about the time and money spent on 30 days of Pride Events. Or having a Pride flag hoisted in front of City Hall for 1/12th of the year. Call me old fashioned but, Remembrance Day is ONE day while poppy sales re down and our local Legion is bankrupt!
How far is too far and when do the fringe minorities take priority ? Soz. Rant Over.
Great rant. Sounds like our lives have taken similar paths. I remember Queer as Folk. I do remember the good old days when we were their natural allies and they loved us for it. Now if we complain about sharing a washroom with a man whose junk is hanging out -- we are smeared. Good lord. How did we get here?
In hindsight, I reconsider my "enjoyment" of Kids in the Hall and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.
The second, I only half watched, because I profoundly dislike fashions.
The Kids in the Hall is more complicated.
I hated the Chicken Lady, and I hated that men were insulting women. Yet I still watched the show and laughed, barely, cuz that's just where society was at. I have zero good memories of those shows, cuz I was already on my way to changing my un-thought-out opinion on those silly shows, for a more thoughtful opinion about them.
MSM cheering has become a red flag to me.
Yes, l think we must be sistas from another mista. LOL. Unfortunately I don't have any siblings and, for whatever reason, always preferred the company of men. I think women have to grow a pair of balls to work in the industry, especially documentaries.
Kudos to you for your work over the years, surviving it and still being able to contribute with your podcasts and upcoming film. Extra kudos for over coming the drink. TBH I've been a high-functioning alcoholic since l did my first solo "live" news broadcast 40 years ago. I managed to quit when l was pregnant, and l've also taken long breaks over the decades - my most recent was 6 months from Oct 2024 until this Easter.
I smoked too when it was allowed in the Production Office, on the studio floor, and up in the gallery and every company in England (even the BBC) had an in-house bar for the staff, crew and talent. Crazy, eh? Then the Personnel Dept became "HR" and took all the fun out of it. Maybe that's how we got to where we are now? ;-)
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Thanks Trish - I think you are right on that the Pride thing has gone too far. I recall hearing about all these gay rights non-profits, once their aims were achieved, had to find a new cause in order to maintain their jobs (6 figure executive jobs are hard to come by). So they absorbed the Trans and indeed are reaching into the Minor Attracted People pool to do so. It has gone too far- and as a result there is now legitimate pushback- TBH I think because Trump - or rather the power of MAGA - gave us courage/authority to do so.
For all his flaws, Trump's presidency did give people the agency to start speaking truth again. This is a huge lift.
Whoa, you know Trump is a born liar right? If anything he's given us all the opportunity to hone our Critical Thinking skills and realize the King has no clothes. Hopefully his sychophants, oligarchs and MAGA devotees are able to reinstate the guard rails.
Trish, They've gotten to you! I have noticed recently that you offer a preface every time you stray near a controversial subject or exalted minority. Today was a case in point. You took pains to exclaim that you are neither homophobic or racist, before making your comments. I know who you are and value your opinion. You can abandon the disclaimers as far as I'm concerned. Unless you feel compelled, your bona fides have been well established.
God bless you Tim. I guess on the gay thing it is quite emotional. My friend who died while struggling through AIDS -- the way he was treated and the cruelty that attended his death even then make me overly sensitive on this subject. Pissed at the nonsense but mindful of the actual struggle. I'm glad you mentioned this. It suggests the extremists have a place in my head.......must expunge.
I think it’s okay to qualify your statements and opinions. Just my 2 cents.
I consume a lot (most) of your content- not always commenting but I’m here. You are literally ME! My Spirit Sister, but I could never say things as eloquently as you. Thank you Trish, you’re one in a million for sure.
We’ve been too apologetic and voices silenced for too long. The “ kindness” that people offer is a form of narcissism where these trollops get inside you head . If you’re an empath you are vulnerable to these entities . There’s a way. Believe me. 🙏
So right. So many normies falsely claim we need more empathy in society, I rather say we need less.
Empathy has become coerced, it's now a virtue signal and it's ruining the world, it's unquantifiable, and is therefore an objective that can't ever be reached, so I've become allergic to it.
Agreed