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In article (Dans l�article) <pbennett-2409961221480001@47.208.9.182>,
pbennett@bnr.ca (Paul J. Bennett) wrote (�crivait)�:

> In article <fawzi-2009961316340001@news1.vir.com>, fawzi@vir.com (Fawzi)
wrote:
<...>
> 
> Fawzi,
> 
> You are as prone to selective memory as you accuse others.
> 
> Initially Bouchard and the PQ claimed that they would honour their share
> of the national debt in the event of separation. Then they started to
> hedge on the promise by attaching conditions. In short, they are acting as
> blackmailers - we'll assume our debt if you don't interfere in the process
> of separation and stop talking about partitioning Quebec. Some deal!
>
> More radical elements with in the PQ have even expressed their belief and
> support for the idea of repudiating the debt. The basis of the argument is
> that the debt was accumulated under a Federal system that they never
> wanted to be part of. 
> 
> This has been well reported in the Globe and Mail, the Gazette, and Le
> Devoir. It was also broadcast on The National.
> 
> Furthermore, you accuse the Anglais of using scare tactics and threats of
> violence as if it were our exclusive domain. Hmmm. I really don't think
> so.
> 
> The former FLQ member, Rose, was an ardent and vocal supporter of the OUI
> forces in the referendum. He openly advocated taking up arms to expel
> Anglos and "allophones". Look at all of the anti-Anglo grafitti cropping
> up through out Montreal and other Quebec communities. It is certainly much
> more prevalent and widespread than any anti-French or anti-PQ grafitti.
> 
> I know about this. I visit friends in Montreal and Vaudreil on a regular
> basis. I also have family living near Sutton in the Eastern Townships. If
> they even so much as fly a Canadian flag they become the targets of
> vicious vandalism and harrassment, yet people are free to fly Quebec flag
> proudly without fear.
> 
> What about the language police pulling Passover products off the shelves
> of grocery stores despite an earlier agreement that they were exempt? Was
> this intended to be a flexing of political muscle? Or was it intended to
> punish a group that is well known to be opposed to separation? 
> 
> I certainly have not heard of any similar anti-French harrassment aimed at
> francophone communities in other parts of Canada.
> 
> I see the latest wave of Quebec nationalism promoted by the PQ as being
> vastly different than when Levesque was alive. Levesque could be trusted.
> He talked responsibly about separation and its realities. He was honest. I
> think that many English-Canadians trusted him and respected him. He was a
> good leader although many would not agree with his objectives. 
> 
> However, Rene had his shot at separation with the first referendum and
> failed. Rather than fight an honest fight, I think that many PQ supporters
> decided to resort to thugery, disinformation, intimidation, and outright
> lying. they belive the ends justify the means. This has led to an
> increased perception of the PQ as a modern day Nazi party (remember
> Parizeau's remark about money and ethnics?).
> 
> Although Bouchard may have the potential to be a fine leader, he is
> severely hampered by the dominance of the radical elements within the PQ.
> Language and signs are dominating the political agenda at a time when the
> economy is in critical condition. He lacks control over his party and is
> unable to quell the radicals, or win their cooperation. This is a recipe
> for disaster.
> 
> So please don't give me your shit about anglos being the worst
> perpetrators in this struggle. the PQ have proven themselves to be masters
> at each and every turn!
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Paul


Paul,

I was just mentioning to someone that evoking a possibility of war is
plain stupid.
Now if your looking for an all out
nazi-racist-graffiti-making-harrassing-radical-ex-FLQ-flag
burner-anti-anglo debate, you've hit the wrong separatist bastard, sorry.
Better luck next time.

Salutations chez vous itou.

Fawzi