If he wanted to compare Quebec sovereignty to the French Revolution, then at least the "evil overlord" would have been a French monarchy. At least that would constitute comparing Canada to an incompetent French regime instead of one of the most brutally savage in the history of man. Gilles, there are many historical figures who share your struggle to overthrow their nation's leadership be it Robespierre, Trotsky, Mao, or failed Austrian artists. Whoever your inspiration is, your statement was stupid and I'm sure if you could have it to do over again you wouldn't say it.
Leave allegory and symbolism to the writers and bloggers. Politicians should revert, wherever possible, to pragmatism.
Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre (6 May 1758 – 28 July 1794) is one of the best-known and most influential figures of the French Revolution. He largely dominated the Committee of Public Safety and was instrumental in the period of the Revolution commonly known as the Reign of Terror, which ended with his arrest and execution in 1794.
Robespierre was influenced by 18th century Enlightenment philosophes such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Montesquieu, and he was a capable articulator of the beliefs of the left-wing bourgeoisie. He was described as physically unimposing and immaculate in attire and personal manners. His supporters called him "The Incorruptible", while his adversaries called him the "Tyrant" and dictateur sanguinaire (bloodthirsty dictator).
That sounds about right. Gilles can go start his own country somewhere else.
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ReplyDeleteI bet they hire the guy who sold one to Springfield. D'oe
If the rest of Canada was like Nazi Germany. Duceppe would be shot by now.
ReplyDeleteDucey and his French Resistance movement just made a mockery of themselves.
ReplyDeleteDucey is losing his edge, time to retire to provincial politics old man.
That wise philosopher you quote at the beginning of the article is one of my very favourites, and one of the few philosophers who actually paid his own way,earning more than all the others combined with his folksy humour!
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Duceppe's remarks are indicative of a mental disorder,perhaps brought on by years of hypocrisy pretending to be a victim while living of the "fat of the land".
And if we're Nazis, may I apply for a job as a border guard at the Ontario/Quebec border?
I'd just love to be able to say that old movie staple, "papers! let me see your papers!"
I'll even effect a Sgt.Schultz accent if my employers wish.
Dmorris
haha, great cartoons:
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Gilles Duceppe never compared Canada to a Nazi regime, he talked about resistance in general. There are resistance movements everywhere in the world right now and Nazi are gone long time ago. I do not say that Duceppe was right, but it is too easy to depict Duceppe as a clown by putting word in his mouth. Of course, for a good laugh with a buck of beer, it is fun. But if you stick to the reality, there is nothing here.
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Eric