Part I:
Tag: Robocall Rallies
Apr 26
Robocall “Scandal”: An Insider’s View Of A Shameless Political Hitjob (Feat. LeadNow.ca)
UPDATE: I’ve made some changes to the chart, adding the TIDES Foundation and their New Age plastic shaman centre Hollyhock. I also added the Ottawa event, where Brigette DePape spoke. The results were quite telling… _____________________________ When I first read about the Robocall scandal in February, 2012, the allegations shocked me. If it was true that …
Aug 04
MediaWatch: Terry Milewski At The CBC Twists The Robocall Debate Like Licorice…
I’ve been a bit hesitant about Terry Milewski’s reporting on the Robocall issue. On the one hand, he’s done a good job covering the details- but, equally, I’ve always felt he hasn’t been critical enough of both sides. The Lefties were putting a lot of effort into sensationalizing the Robocall issue as the Right was …
May 06
Derek Soberal Arrested For Inciting A Riot In Ottawa!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZSyEXES38U?rel=0 I like Derek, he’s a good guy. I’ve worked with him in the past on the Robocall Rallies, and must say that he’s a great public speaker. That said, in this case, he forgot Abbie Hoffman’s first rule for being a successful activist- don’t get caught! (His second rule is to always eat breakfast, …
Apr 25
A Bizarre Interaction with Jon Allan of the Robocall Rallies!
I just had the most bizarre interaction with Jon Allen on Facebook a few minutes ago. First, he came to me with a response to what I wrote about the rallies yesterday- this isn’t the unusual part, but it is rather telling. Here’s what he had to say:
Apr 24
Story Of The Robocall Rallies, Palestine House, JDL, International Socialists, Judy Rebick And A Cryptic Coptic!
I didn’t think much about it when Jon Allan mentioned he had a friend from the Palestinian community who would be helping us plan and marshal our parade route. Jon said he was an expert at setting-up rallies, and it was good to know we’d have someone experienced to help make the first rally possible. When he …
Apr 17
An Open Letter To Jon Allan About The Robocall Rallies
Dear Jon, First, let me make it clear- I like you, and enjoyed the moments we worked together on the Robocall rallies. You seem to be an intelligent, straightforward, and amicable person. So, I must say, I’m totally confused what you are doing these days with the rallies- you seem to have gone off the …