What The Liberals Did To Canada

[WestCanMan]

4 hours ago, Gaétan said:

We know you prefer the Conservative leader because he is harsher toward Palestinians. The only meaningful choices are the Green Party or the NDP. Instead of cooperating with them, the RCMP should focus on dealing with foreign political operatives—whether American or Israeli—who interfere in Canada

Palestinians are harsher towards themselves than anyone in Canada is to them.  

No one in Canada wishes death on Palestinian children. Take as much time as you need to think about that. 

[CdnFox]

3 hours ago, ExFlyer said:

But, but,but...you LOST!!!! 

 

Me?  I didn't run in any election, did you get confused again? LOL 

More people still liked the conservatives than the liberals so you were wrong and I was right.   So while the conservatives may have lost the election, you're the loser here    Gotcha kid  

 

[ExFlyer]

42 minutes ago, CdnFox said:

Me?  I didn't run in any election, did you get confused again? LOL 

More people still liked the conservatives than the liberals so you were wrong and I was right.   So while the conservatives may have lost the election, you're the loser here    Gotcha kid  

 

Deflect deflect deflect..that is what LOSERS like you do so well LOL

Second place is the first LOSER so, I guess you do have one "first"

Bottom line is the liberals got enough votes to defeat you  in 2019.....Liberals had 157 seats VS Conservative 121. 

2015 Liberals 184 seats  Cons 99 seats

2019 Liberals 157 seats Cons 121 seats

2021 Liberals 160 seats Cons 119 seats

2025 Liberals 169 seat Cons 141 seats

2026 Liberals 173 seats Cons 137 seats .......Cons bailing out on PP LOL

WADAYA know...Liberals are the government and cons are not...again and again and again and again......  4 times in a row for 13+ years  

Popular vote...HA HA HA  means diddly squat

No matter how hard you try...you are the LOSER!!!

Edited May 2 by ExFlyer

[Goddess]

In addition to moving committees take place out of camera so citizens and journalists have no access to what is going on in them, Liberal majority has also imposed a 30-year ban on discussing scandals uncovered in committees.

 

 

[ExFlyer]

13 minutes ago, Goddess said:

In addition to moving committees take place out of camera so citizens and journalists have no access to what is going on in them, Liberal majority has also imposed a 30-year ban on discussing scandals uncovered in committees.

 

 

"Liberal majority has also imposed a 30-year ban on discussing scandals uncovered in committees."????

I call BS!

Where is the legislation that imposes that???

AI response....."Committee meetings are not automatically confidential; they are generally open to the public unless specific, sensitive matters are discussed, often referred to as "in camera" sessions. Confidentiality depends on the organization's rules, legislation, or the subject matter (e.g., personnel, legal, or security issues)" "Committees often go in camera to discuss sensitive matters, making those specific discussions and related documents confidential."

"Juno News is a Canadian independent, right-leaning digital media outlet launched in February 2025 by Candice Malcolm  and Keean Bexte. Rebranding from True North, (formerly The Counter Signal/Rebel News)  presenting strongly worded  opinion-based, right-of-center content." 

Clearly biased and opinion as opposed to factual news.

Edited May 2 by ExFlyer

[CdnFox]

19 minutes ago, ExFlyer said:

Deflect deflect deflect..that is what LOSERS like you do so well LOL

 

LOL talking to your mirror again?  You're the only one who lost here, i was 100 percent right and posted the proof  

 

[CdnFox]

14 minutes ago, Goddess said:

In addition to moving committees take place out of camera so citizens and journalists have no access to what is going on in them, Liberal majority has also imposed a 30-year ban on discussing scandals uncovered in committees.

 

 

Yeah, it's pretty bad.  They're going to be able to cover up a huge amount of issues that the CPC was trying to hold them to account for. 

Carney has spent his whole career focused on how to avoid accountability and responsibility. One of his major jobs was to find loopholes in the law that the wealthy could use to avoid paying taxes And now he's writing the law and controlling the Committees that oversee the creation of those laws and investigate the loopholes

This is going to end horribly for Canadians and the liberals will still be out there blaming trump

[Goddess]

4 minutes ago, ExFlyer said:

Clearly biased and opinion as opposed to factual news.

Independent news journalists just kept an IRGC member out of Canada that your Liberal government provided special paperwork for, to let him in.

I bet it really pissed you off that a top IRGC member was kept out of Canada.

[CdnFox]

8 minutes ago, ExFlyer said:

"Liberal majority has also imposed a 30-year ban on discussing scandals uncovered in committees."????

I call BS!

 

But they did. Committees have the power to do that for those who participate in the committee

Let's put it another way. If it's true would you agree that it's a bad thing to do and a sign that the liberals are being dishonest?

[Goddess]

1 minute ago, CdnFox said:

This is going to end horribly for Canadians

Historically, this kind of government secrecy and cover up never ends well for citizens.

As they say, Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.

The poo-flinging monkeys need to learn the hard way, I guess.  A bit sad and frustrating for the rest of us.

[ExFlyer]

1 minute ago, Goddess said:

Independent news journalists just kept an IRGC member out of Canada that your Liberal government provided special paperwork for, to let him in.

I bet it really pissed you off that a top IRGC member was kept out of Canada.

Huh???

What does Iran have to do with your phony story about committee meetings???

You said "so citizens and journalists have no access to what is going on in them, Liberal majority has also imposed a 30-year ban on discussing scandals uncovered in committees."

What evidence do you have to validate this???

[ExFlyer]

2 minutes ago, CdnFox said:

But they did. Committees have the power to do that for those who participate in the committee

Let's put it another way. If it's true would you agree that it's a bad thing to do and a sign that the liberals are being dishonest?

" In-camera meetings (private, "in-chambers" sessions) have been used in Canada for decades, rooted in longstanding legal and parliamentary traditions of privacy, but they became more prevalent in corporate governance during the early 2000"

Where is the legislation that indicates a 30 year ban from discussing the meetings? If the issues being discussed is highly sensitive, there is the "Official Secrets Act" that covers that. "Unlike some other countries, Canada has no statutory automatic timeframe for the declassification of national security secrets. Information can remain classified even if its release no longer poses a risk to national security." 

Nothing new here LOL

 

[Goddess]

[ExFlyer]

17 minutes ago, CdnFox said:

LOL talking to your mirror again?  You're the only one who lost here, i was 100 percent right and posted the proof  

 

Deflecting again...you just cannot stand getting slapped in the head with actual facts. You cannot be right if you lost the elections

You conservatives lost again and again and again ad again  LOL

My tap dancing in your head impairs your thinking...living rent free in your head is so much fun for me LOSER  ROFLMAO

[WestCanMan]

@ExFlyer Why do you think it's a good thing that the LPoC has blocked information about these LPoC scandals for 30 years? 

What would you have said if Harper just blocked the $90K Duffygate investigation, or any details about it for 30 years?  

[Goddess]

Just now, WestCanMan said:

@ExFlyer Why do you think it's a good thing that the LPoC has blocked information about these LPoC scandals for 30 years? 

What would you have said if Harper just blocked the $90K Duffygate investigation, or any details about it for 30 years?  

Why bother with the question?

He's been very clear - he supports everything the Liberal party has done in the past, supports everything they are currently doing, and will continue to wave pom-poms for everything they do in the future.

The best you can get out of any of them is "Welllllll, we didn't like *some* of the things Trudeau did, but that was all Harper's fault anyways."

[WestCanMan]

1 minute ago, Goddess said:

Why bother with the question?

He's been very clear - he supports everything the Liberal party has done in the past, supports everything they are currently doing, and will continue to wave pom-poms for everything they do in the future.

The best you can get out of any of them is "Welllllll, we didn't like *some* of the things Trudeau did, but that was all Harper's fault anyways."

I honestly can't stand sharing a flag with these greasy losers, but TBH, I really doubt that I do.

The closest that these guys will ever come to wearing a Maple Leaf is when it's on the God-damned commie banner:

[Goddess]

When a democratic country turns into an authoritarian or totalitarian country, what are usual steps citizens can keep an eye on for that happening?

 

The clearest early signs that a democracy is shifting toward authoritarianism are gradual, legal‑looking, and often normalized while they happen. Citizens should watch for concentrated executive power, attacks on independent institutions, weakened media freedom, and rule‑bending that becomes routine.

 

🛑 1. Concentration of Executive Power

When leaders begin centralizing authority, it’s one of the strongest indicators of democratic backsliding. This often appears as:

• Expanding executive powers through decrees or emergency measures that outlast the crisis.

• Politicizing or weakening checks and balances, such as sidelining legislatures or ignoring oversight bodies.

• Using legal mechanisms in anti‑democratic ways, where actions appear lawful but undermine democratic norms. 

 

📰 2. Attacks on Independent Media

Authoritarian shifts almost always involve controlling the flow of information. Warning signs include:

• Harassment or delegitimization of journalists.
• Takeovers of independent outlets by allies of the ruling party.
• Restricting access to information or labeling critical reporting as “fake news” or “enemy propaganda.”

Independent media is one of the first institutions targeted because it shapes public perception.

⚖️ 3. Undermining Judicial Independence

Courts are a major barrier to authoritarian power. Watch for:

Removing or replacing judges with loyalists.

 

• Attempts to control judicial appointments.

• Selective enforcement of laws against political opponents.

These steps weaken the rule of law and allow leaders to act without legal constraint.

 

🗳️ 4. Erosion of Electoral Integrity

Democracies rarely collapse in a single moment; elections are often hollowed out over time. Key indicators:

• Changing voting rules to favor the ruling party.

• Restricting opposition participation or harassing political rivals.

• Manipulating electoral bodies or undermining trust in results.

 

📉 5. Declining Trust in Institutions

A slow erosion of public confidence makes citizens more tolerant of authoritarian solutions.

• Polarization that frames politics as existential “us vs. them.”

• Fear‑based narratives that justify extraordinary powers.

• Citizens becoming passive observers, believing democracy is permanent and self‑sustaining.

 

🧩 6. Normalizing Rule‑Bending

Backsliding often looks “legal” on the surface. Watch for:

• Frequent norm violations that become routine.
• Leaders dismissing criticism as overreaction.
• Small institutional changes that accumulate into major shifts.

These changes feel incremental, which is why many people don’t notice until it’s late.

 

🛡️ 7. Restrictions on Civil Society

Authoritarian governments weaken civic participation to reduce resistance.

• Targeting NGOs, activists, or watchdog groups.
• Limiting public protest through new regulations.
• Surveillance or intimidation of civic leaders.

Today

 

When a democratic country turns into an authoritarian or totalitarian country, what are usual steps citizens can keep an eye on for that happening

 

The clearest early signs that a democracy is shifting toward authoritarianism are gradual, legal‑looking, and often normalized while they happen. Citizens should watch for concentrated executive power, attacks on independent institutions, weakened media freedom, and rule‑bending that becomes routine.

 

🛑 1. Concentration of Executive Power

When leaders begin centralizing authority, it’s one of the strongest indicators of democratic backsliding. This often appears as:

• Expanding executive powers through decrees or emergency measures that outlast the crisis.

• Politicizing or weakening checks and balances, such as sidelining legislatures or ignoring oversight bodies.

• Using legal mechanisms in anti‑democratic ways, where actions appear lawful but undermine democratic norms.

 

📰 2. Attacks on Independent Media

Authoritarian shifts almost always involve controlling the flow of information. Warning signs include:

• Harassment or delegitimization of journalists.

• Takeovers of independent outlets by allies of the ruling party.

• Restricting access to information or labeling critical reporting as “fake news” or “enemy propaganda.”

Independent media is one of the first institutions targeted because it shapes public perception.

 

⚖️ 3. Undermining Judicial Independence

Courts are a major barrier to authoritarian power. Watch for:

• Removing or replacing judges with loyalists.

• Attempts to control judicial appointments.

• Selective enforcement of laws against political opponents.

These steps weaken the rule of law and allow leaders to act without legal constraint.

 

🗳️ 4. Erosion of Electoral Integrity

Democracies rarely collapse in a single moment; elections are often hollowed out over time. Key indicators:

• Changing voting rules to favor the ruling party.

• Restricting opposition participation or harassing political rivals.

• Manipulating electoral bodies or undermining trust in results.

 

📉 5. Declining Trust in Institutions

A slow erosion of public confidence makes citizens more tolerant of authoritarian solutions.

• Polarization that frames politics as existential “us vs. them.”

• Fear‑based narratives that justify extraordinary powers.

• Citizens becoming passive observers, believing democracy is permanent and self‑sustaining.

 

🧩 6. Normalizing Rule‑Bending

Backsliding often looks “legal” on the surface. Watch for:

• Frequent norm violations that become routine.

• Leaders dismissing criticism as overreaction.

• Small institutional changes that accumulate into major shifts.

These changes feel incremental, which is why many people don’t notice until it’s late.

 

🛡️ 7. Restrictions on Civil Society

Authoritarian governments weaken civic participation to reduce resistance.

• Targeting NGOs, activists, or watchdog groups.

• Limiting public protest through new regulations.

• Surveillance or intimidation of civic leaders.

 

🌍 8. International Patterns

Research shows that democratic backsliding is now the most common threat to democracies worldwide, and only a few countries reverse it once it begins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Goddess]

checklist

 

Here is a clear, practical, citizen‑friendly checklist for spotting early democratic backsliding. It’s designed to be concrete enough that you can actually track changes over time, not just think about them abstractly.

You should still confirm political information with trusted, authoritative sources.

 

🧭 Democratic Backsliding Early‑Warning Checklist

1. Executive Power & Rule of Law

Watch for:

• Emergency powers extended beyond the crisis that justified them

• Frequent rule‑by‑decree instead of normal legislative processes

• Ignoring court rulings or attacking judges who rule independently

• Replacing civil servants with loyalists rather than qualified experts

If 2–3 of these happen at once, it’s a major red flag.

2. Elections & Political Competition

Track whether:

• Voting rules change in ways that benefit the ruling party

• Opposition candidates face legal harassment, investigations, or disqualification

• Election commissions are politicized

• Gerrymandering or voter suppression increases

• Leaders cast doubt on election results before votes are counted

Democracies rarely collapse without elections being weakened first.

 

3. Media Freedom & Information Control

Look for:

• Government pressure on independent media (lawsuits, fines, raids)

• State-aligned business groups buying media outlets

• Journalists labeled as “enemies,” “traitors,” or “foreign agents”

• Restrictions on internet access, social media, or online speech

When information becomes controlled, accountability collapses.

 

4. Civil Liberties & Public Protest

Monitor:

• New laws restricting protests, assemblies, or public gatherings

• Police using disproportionate force against peaceful demonstrators

• Surveillance of activists, NGOs, or community groups

• Criminalization of dissent under vague terms like “extremism” or “disorder”

Authoritarianism often grows by making dissent feel risky.

 

5. Judiciary & Legal System

Check for:

• Court-packing (adding judges to shift ideological balance)

• Lowering qualifications for judges to allow loyalists in

• Selective prosecution of political opponents

• Legal immunity for government officials

A captured judiciary is one of the strongest predictors of democratic decline.

 

6. Military & Police Politicization

Warning signs:

• Security forces openly supporting a political leader

• Military involvement in domestic politics

• Police used to intimidate political opponents

• Expanding internal security powers without oversight

When force becomes political, democracy becomes fragile.

7. Civic Culture & Public Norms

Pay attention to:

• Leaders using “us vs. them” rhetoric to divide society

• Normalization of corruption or conflicts of interest

• Attacks on minorities, NGOs, or independent institutions

• Citizens becoming apathetic, believing nothing can change

Democratic decline is often psychological before it is legal.

 

🧩 8. “Soft” but Important Cultural Indicators

These are subtle but powerful:

• Satire becomes dangerous

• Whistleblowers are punished

• Government secrecy increases

• Public servants fear retaliation for neutrality

These shifts often precede more visible authoritarian moves.

[ExFlyer]

23 minutes ago, WestCanMan said:

@ExFlyer Why do you think it's a good thing that the LPoC has blocked information about these LPoC scandals for 30 years? 

What would you have said if Harper just blocked the $90K Duffygate investigation, or any details about it for 30 years?  

Huh???

I only asked for proof..... besides biased media 

All I ever ask is proof of your BS 

21 minutes ago, Goddess said:

Why bother with the question?

He's been very clear - he supports everything the Liberal party has done in the past, supports everything they are currently doing, and will continue to wave pom-poms for everything they do in the future.

The best you can get out of any of them is "Welllllll, we didn't like *some* of the things Trudeau did, but that was all Harper's fault anyways."

Prove your BS...that is all I ever ask...and all you ever do is deflect and come up with more BS

[ExFlyer]

11 minutes ago, Goddess said:

When a democratic country .......

Research shows that democratic backsliding is now the most common threat to democracies worldwide, and only a few countries reverse it once it begins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 minutes ago, Goddess said:

checklist

 

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These shifts often precede more visible authoritarian moves.

What crap is that???

You folks are LOSERS and have been for 13+ years.

If you and your leaders had anything to offer Canadians...you would be in power but clearly you have had nothing to offer in the past 4 elections and 13 plus years...making you all LOSERS

LOL

Edited May 2 by ExFlyer

[Goddess]

15 minutes ago, ExFlyer said:

What crap is that???

You don't like AI when it says something you don't like?

Quel surprise. 🙄

[CdnFox]

1 hour ago, ExFlyer said:

Huh???

 

LOL smartest thing you've said on this forum   

[WestCanMan]

Just now, CdnFox said:

LOL smartest thing you've said on this forum   

It kinda humanizes the little guy... Lends the impression that he's actually thinking, when he's clearly never doing that. 

He was almost likeable for that brief, shining moment. 

[CdnFox]

58 minutes ago, ExFlyer said:

" In-camera meetings (private, "in-chambers" sessions) have been used in Canada for decades,

 

And are a way to hide what's going on from the public. 

So you admit i was right again. Well... glad we're on the same page.