Icebound Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 WTF is this? http://i.cbc.ca/1.3088978.1432723107!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/mother-canada.jpg The USSR was full of these self-aggrandizing behemoths towering over the landscape. Is this what we are trying to emulate??? The people over there are trying to tear these things DOWN! Full story: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cape-breton-highlands-war-memorial-opposed-by-new-group-1.3096705 Quote
cybercoma Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 It's an awful idea that will destroy the natural beauty of the area. Cape Bretoners aren't too impressed with it. Quote
Wilber Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 Yup, Pretty Ugly. National Parks are supposed to be about the park, that's why they are National Parks. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
Black Dog Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Why is it turning its back on Canada? Edited June 2, 2015 by Black Dog Quote
Big Guy Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 Reminds me of "Christ the Redeemer" on Mount Corcovado in Brazil. Art is in the eye of the beholder. These mammoth undertaking have always received mixed and negative reviews at the time of implementation but in time have become enshrined landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty. Maybe in time, when somebody asks where Cape Breton is located, they can be told, "under the Mother Canada" statue. Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
Michael Hardner Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 It's "mother Canada" also. Is there a gender angle on this story ? Quote Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
cybercoma Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 Why is it turning its back on Canada? Her arms are open to the dead overseas. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 I kind of like the massive scale of it. Bigger is better. Quote Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
bush_cheney2004 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 Who is it....Madonna ? Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Michael Hardner Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Madonna Most definitely. Edited June 2, 2015 by Michael Hardner oopsy Quote Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
cybercoma Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 Who is it....Madonna ? Another American pop star canonized by Canadians. Quote
Black Dog Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 Her arms are open to the dead overseas. And she's showing Canada her ass. The thing might make sense if it was positioned further inland, but based on the renderings, the only people who will be able to appreciate the thing from the front will be those at sea. Anyway here's another take on the project: Profit, not war dead, dubious focus of ‘Mother Canada’ project From the foundation’s website: “There will be exclusive opportunities for major donors and partners to be recognized in the naming of halls, galleries and displays throughout the memorial site,” including The Commemoration Ring of True Patriot Love, We See Thee Rise Observation Deck and With Glowing Hearts National Sanctuary. Some business and donor names will be on brass plaques. Not on view, however, will be the names of the war dead. They, says Mr. Trigiani, would be available online. Digitized. Quote
cybercoma Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 And she's showing Canada her ass. The thing might make sense if it was positioned further inland, but based on the renderings, the only people who will be able to appreciate the thing from the front will be those at sea. Anyway here's another take on the project: Profit, not war dead, dubious focus of ‘Mother Canada’ project "Not on view, however, will be the names of the war dead. They, says Mr. Trigiani, would be available online. Digitized." What the hell.....? Quote
Guest Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 It's an eyesore. No wonder locals are against it. It doesn't matter what it represents if it is reviled. It reminds me of a statue that used to be on display in the grounds of a temple on Marine Drive in the lower mainland. Bigger, maybe. Not quite as ugly. But still... Quote
Icebound Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Posted June 2, 2015 ... After a little research on the web, I was wondering if Harper's frequent visits to Ukraine have influenced him: https://maidantranslations.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/screen-shot-2014-05-09-at-2-43-22-pm.png Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted June 3, 2015 Report Posted June 3, 2015 I like this one: Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
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