Because it’s all political games and BS.
This is what Andrew Scheer first Tweeted as news of the horrific terrorist attack in New Zealand first broke:
“Freedom has come under attack in New Zealand as peaceful worshippers are targeted in a despicable act of evil. All people must be able to practice their faith freely and without fear. 1/2”
Freedom has come under attack in New Zealand as peaceful worshippers are targeted in a despicable act of evil. All people must be able to practice their faith freely and without fear. 1/2
— Andrew Scheer (@AndrewScheer) March 15, 2019
“There are no words strong enough to condemn this kind of vile hatred. I am praying for peace for the families of those lost and recovery for those injured. 2/2”
There are no words strong enough to condemn this kind of vile hatred. I am praying for peace for the families of those lost and recovery for those injured. 2/2
— Andrew Scheer (@AndrewScheer) March 15, 2019
Scheer faced intense criticism from the Liberals and the establishment media for not mentioning the words ‘Muslim’ or ‘Mosque’ in his statement. He later did so in further Tweets, and has since visited a Mosque in Saskatchewan to express his solidarity with Muslim Canadians, which is certainly the right thing to do.
But let’s take a moment and see what the Governor General Tweeted shortly after the attack, as pointed out by Marvelanne on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/marvelanne97/status/1107128579664564224
“We must come together to condemn the horrific attack on Christchurch, where senseless and intolerable violence erupted. Canada stands with New Zealand and our hearts go out to the families of the victims, as well as to all those who have been hurt by this tragedy.”
We must come together to condemn the horrific attack on Christchurch, where senseless and intolerable violence erupted. Canada stands with New Zealand and our hearts go out to the families of the victims, as well as to all those who have been hurt by this tragedy.
— GGJuliePayette (@GGJuliePayette) March 15, 2019
Interesting.
Payette’s Tweet didn’t use the word ‘Muslim’ or ‘Mosque.’
She basically shared the exact same sentiments as Scheer, sentiments which are 100% accurate considering that violence against any innocent people – whatever their faith may be – is wrong and must be condemned.
Yet, where is all the criticism of her?
Why aren’t the Liberals and media establishment attacking her the same way they attacked Andrew Scheer?
Why isn’t she being condemned by the elites?
Because it’s all political games and BS.
Catherine McKenna gave the game away from the beginning, when she immediately politicized the tragedy to try and score points against Scheer, while being totally silent on Payette’s Tweet.
The Liberals and the establishment aren’t actually upset with Scheer, they’re upset with the fact that the PMO scandal is dragging them down, and they’re grasping for anything they think can turn the tide – no matter how disgusting and divisive it is.
Spencer Fernando
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