Beware, election talk below. Enter at own risk.
Why does the mainstream media insist on legitimizing the People’s Party of Canada? The Globe & Mail and Abacus Data even include the PPC in their poll tracking data. Which is just so interesting to me considering the PPC didn’t get a single seat in the last federal election. A brief list of some of the other parties that did not win a SINGLE SEAT in the 2019 election:
Communist
Rhinocerous
Libertarian
Animal Alliance
Marijuana
Veterans Coalition
Christian Heritage
But isn’t it so interesting that these parties aren’t included in any mainstream coverage? Sure, the PPC is led by Maxime Bernier, former candidate for the Conservative leadership, so I guess name recognition is an angle but besides that, besides that single fucking thing, what makes the PPC more worthy of national coverage. I’d argue that if the PPC are getting coverage, why shouldn’t the Communist Party? I see just as many Communist Party lawn signs as PPC. Following a pandemic that exposed everyone to the horrific realities of capitalism wouldn’t it be arguably more interesting to follow the Communist’s campaign than the anti-vaxx, climate change denying PPC? Just throwing out suggestions here, CBC.
“Oh well, there’s support for the PPC!” Fair enough, the PPC did receive 294,092 votes in the 2019 election but guess what? As previously mentioned, they didn’t win a single SEAT IN THE HOUSE. And I’m sorry, I know the media is supposed to be “bias-free” however bullshit that claim is, but why in year two of a pandemic, are we giving any attention to a party led by someone who is refusing to be vaccinated?! Like why do we care! Why are we focusing on this fringe, alt-right, extremist group!? (White supremacy I know, but let me yell and get this out.)
This election is bullshit, the media coverage is bullshit, and the enabling of this dangerous party and rhetoric is fucking bullshit. I hate it here. GOD
What I’m Listening To:
Peak Show: Parks and Recreation
I really enjoyed this discussion between Bree and Kristy had regarding what is, in my opinion, peak “Of It’s Time” show, Parks & Rec. I too enjoyed Parks but looking back at Libertarian Ron Swanson, the wild levels of fatphobia, and Leslie’s love of *checks notes* Condoleezza Rice and Joe Biden, it’s an interesting discussion on how comedy ages as our society progresses.
Internet Shit:
Kendrick Lamar Dances to Six Flags song
I screamed laughed at this when I first saw this, I shan’t lie.
Till next time!
xoxo, Liz