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[Ron in Regina]

Montreal’s Pride parade, a joyous event on Sunday afternoon attended by tens of thousands of people, was halted temporarily when pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the route partially or entirely.

The parade began at about 1 p.m. at the corner of Metcalfe St. and René-Lévesque Blvd. and headed east. But at René-Lévesque and Jeanne-Mance St., dozens of protesters blocked the route and disrupted the parade.

Parade organizers and police intervened and, “despite the heated atmosphere, the parade went ahead peacefully,” said Montreal police spokesperson Véronique Dubuc.

There were no injuries or arrests, she said.

Pride celebrations in several American and Canadian cities have been similarly disrupted or stopped by pro-Palestinian demonstrators protesting sponsorship of Pride organizations by companies that invest in Israel, which has been at war with Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023.

Now if those damn Jews would just roll over and stop being so Jewish or whatever, then Pride parades in Toronto wouldn’t be interrupted, etc…

Toronto’s Pride parade in July was forced to end prematurely, a Vancouver Pride parade this month ended early when a pro-Palestinian protest group blocked the parade route and protesters forced the rerouting of Victoria’s Pride parade in July. As they did at Sunday’s event in Montreal, the protesters often carried banners stating: “There is no pride in genocide.”

The Faction Anti-Génocidaire et Solidaire, for instance, a group identifying itself as being made up of “queers of conscience,” denounced Fierté Montreal, the organizer of Montreal Pride events, for being “complicit in Palestinian genocide.” Etc…

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Montreal Pride parade — Montreal Gazette

There were no injuries or arrests, police said, and the parade went ahead peacefully.

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[Serryah]

Montreal’s Pride parade, a joyous event on Sunday afternoon attended by tens of thousands of people, was halted temporarily when pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the route partially or entirely.

The parade began at about 1 p.m. at the corner of Metcalfe St. and René-Lévesque Blvd. and headed east. But at René-Lévesque and Jeanne-Mance St., dozens of protesters blocked the route and disrupted the parade.

Parade organizers and police intervened and, “despite the heated atmosphere, the parade went ahead peacefully,” said Montreal police spokesperson Véronique Dubuc.

There were no injuries or arrests, she said.

Pride celebrations in several American and Canadian cities have been similarly disrupted or stopped by pro-Palestinian demonstrators protesting sponsorship of Pride organizations by companies that invest in Israel, which has been at war with Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023.

Now if those damn Jews would just roll over and stop being so Jewish or whatever, then Pride parades in Toronto wouldn’t be interrupted, etc…

Toronto’s Pride parade in July was forced to end prematurely, a Vancouver Pride parade this month ended early when a pro-Palestinian protest group blocked the parade route and protesters forced the rerouting of Victoria’s Pride parade in July. As they did at Sunday’s event in Montreal, the protesters often carried banners stating: “There is no pride in genocide.”

The Faction Anti-Génocidaire et Solidaire, for instance, a group identifying itself as being made up of “queers of conscience,” denounced Fierté Montreal, the organizer of Montreal Pride events, for being “complicit in Palestinian genocide.” Etc…

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Montreal Pride parade — Montreal Gazette

There were no injuries or arrests, police said, and the parade went ahead peacefully.

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Funny, what does the right wing person do here? Be happy the Pride parade was stopped or be pissed it was stopped by anti-Israeli Genocide demonstrators?

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Funny, what does the right wing person do here? Be happy the Pride parade was stopped or be pissed it was stopped by anti-Israeli Genocide demonstrators?

Definitely pissed. Right-wingers don't do happy.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Funny, what does the right wing person do here? Be happy the Pride parade was stopped or be pissed it was stopped by anti-Israeli Genocide demonstrators?

Same question for the left wing person.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Same question for the left wing person.

Same answer.

 

[petros]

Funny, what does the right wing person do here? Be happy the Pride parade was stopped or be pissed it was stopped by anti-Israeli Genocide demonstrators?

Well aint that a kick in the fake nuts?

The Zionist terrorist state of Israel needs to be exposed for what it truly is. If you far lefties want to have your rainbow cake and eat it too have a pride event with everyone wearing black.

It would be the biggest parade to date and it wouldn't be so fucking selfish and narcissistic.

If you can force my bank teller to use weirdo pronouns you can get the message out that we are being lied to about Zionism.

 

[Serryah]

Same question for the left wing person.

True.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Pride celebrations in several American and Canadian cities have been similarly disrupted or stopped by pro-Palestinian demonstrators protesting sponsorship of Pride organizations by companies that invest in Israel, which has been at war with Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023.

Now if those damn Jews would just roll over and stop being so Jewish or whatever, then Pride parades in Toronto wouldn’t be interrupted, etc…

Toronto’s Pride parade in July was forced to end prematurely…

I could see that coming in a mile away.

Well aint that a kick in the fake nuts?

The Zionist terrorist state of Israel needs to be exposed for what it truly is. If you far lefties want to have your rainbow cake and eat it too have a pride event with everyone wearing black.

It would be the biggest parade to date and it wouldn't be so fucking selfish and narcissistic.

If you can force my bank teller to use weirdo pronouns you can get the message out that we are being lied to about Zionism.

Funny, what does the right wing person do here? Be happy the Pride parade was stopped or be pissed it was stopped by anti-Israeli Genocide demonstrators?

Definitely pissed. Right-wingers don't do happy.

That news story was like a Rorschach test.

 

[spaminator]

Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case, source says
Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Published Aug 17, 2024 • 1 minute read

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter.


Santos, a Republican from New York, is expected to enter the plea at a court hearing planned for Monday on Long Island, the person said.

The person could not publicly discuss details of the plea and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

The court hearing was scheduled for Monday afternoon after prosecutors and Santos’ lawyers jointly requested one on Friday. They also sought and received a delay in certain pre-trial deadlines.

The news comes just weeks before jury selection was set to begin on Sept. 9. Santos has previously pleaded not guilty to a range of financial crimes, including lying to Congress about his wealth, collecting unemployment benefits while actually working and using campaign contributions to pay for personal expenses such as designer clothing.

The New York Republican was expelled from Congress in December after an ethics investigation found “overwhelming evidence” he had broken the law and exploited his public position for his own profit.

Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case, source says

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case

torontosun.com

 

[Ron in Regina]

The Liberal Party of Canada is the latest major group to withdraw from the annual Ottawa Pride parade after organizers pledged solidarity with Palestinians in a statement earlier this month. Is the issue with Palestinians (?) or the blurry line to Hamas as a terrorist organization?

The federal political party's decision comes as some embassies, civil servants, and local organizations pulled out of the event amid the controversy.

"In light of recent decisions made by the Capital Pride board, the Liberal Party has decided not to participate in Capital Pride events this year, and instead will host our own (our own?) event to celebrate Ottawa's 2SLGBTQI+ communities," said Liberal Party spokesperson Parker Lund in a statement. I wonder what the liberal party means by “our own” in that it’ll be for the liberal party by the Liberal party paid for out of their own coffers (not the taxpayer slush fund)?

Wasn’t there already a pride month this year so far? Anyway, as long as the liberals are paying for it by themselves., they can have a pride celebration ‘till the multicoloured cows come home, minus the wrong kind’a Arabs I guess, on their own dime if they’re having their own exclusive celebration.

"As we celebrate this year's Public Service Pride Week under the theme "Unity in Diversity," we reaffirm our commitment to intersectionality and inclusion.

The New Democratic Party of Canada still plans to attend Capital Pride, stating its intent is to show people, "especially young 2SLGBTQ people, in Ottawa and across the country that we see them and support them."

"The NDP has been absolutely unequivocally clear in our position on the Israel-Hamas war. We continue to advocate vocally for a ceasefire, for the safe return of all hostages, for humanitarian aid, and for actions that will bring justice, peace and safety for everyone in the region, Because LGBTQ-ETC…” said a spokesperson said in a statement.

Liberals, U.S. embassy, some civil servants withdraw from Ottawa Pride parade over pro-Palestinian stance — CTV News

The Liberal Party of Canada is the latest major group to withdraw from the annual Ottawa Pride parade after organizers pledged solidarity with Palestinians in a statement earlier this month. The federal political party's decision comes as some embassies, civil servants, and local organizations...

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"Pride events have to be a safe and supportive space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people and should not to be misused for other political purposes," the German embassy said, ‘cuz Germans.

In an interview on CTV Morning Live Ottawa Capital Pride executive director Callie Metler said those planning this year's celebrations did anticipate "all angles" of response to their position on the Israel-Hamas conflict…’cuz all the cool kids are doing it.

 

[petros]

Weirdos.

 

[pgs]

Weirdos.

Cool weirdos .

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

So. . . Liberals are OK with guys sucking each other's dicks, but not with murderers and hostage-takers?

Good thing the Men of Westernesse are there to show us the right way. . . outlaw the dick-smokers and celebrate the murderers!

 

[petros]

Good thing the Men of Westernesse are there to show us the right way. . . outlaw the dick-smokers and celebrate the murderers!

I dont support Israel.

 

[harrylee]

 

[spaminator]

George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to Congress
Author of the article:Associated Press
Associated Press
Philip Marcelo and Michael R. Sisak
Published Aug 19, 2024 • Last updated 10 hours ago • 5 minute read

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — George Santos, who spun lies about his life into an 11-month stint in Congress, pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a case that led to his expulsion from office. He blamed his ambition for clouding his judgment and said he was “flooded with deep regret.”


Santos, 36, is likely to spend at least six years in prison and owes more than $570,000 in restitution and forfeiture after tearfully admitting that he duped voters, deceived donors and stole the identities of 11 people, including his own family members, to make donations to his campaign.

Santos’ guilty plea in federal court on Long Island came weeks before the case was to go to trial, punctuating one of the more bizarre stories in modern political lore. He remains free on bond awaiting sentencing Feb. 7.

“I betrayed the trust of my constituents and supporters. I deeply regret my conduct,” the former New York representative said, his voice trembling as he entered the plea.

Santos was elected in 2022 after bandying stories — later proven false — about his wealth and background, including a lie that his mother perished in the 9/11 attacks. As his biography unraveled, Santos went to great lengths to defend himself, once saying he was “Jew-ish,” not Jewish, when confronted about his campaign claim that his grandparents had fled the Holocaust.


Once regarded as a rising Republican star after flipping a district covering parts of Queens and Long Island’s Gold Coast, Santos faced scrutiny even before taking office. Reports he lied about having a career at top Wall Street firms and a college degree were followed by questions about how he funded his campaign.

Outside court, Santos told reporters Monday his political ambitions led him “to make decisions that were unethical.”

“Pleading guilty is a step I never imagined I’d take, but it is a necessary one because it is the right thing to do,” Santos said. “It’s not only a recognition of my misrepresentation to others, but more profoundly, it is my own recognition of the lies I told myself over these past years.”


U.S. Attorney Breon Peace said Santos, in pleading guilty, told the truth “after years of telling lies.”

“And that truth is he is a criminal,” Peace said.

Santos was indicted last year on felony charges he stole from political donors, used campaign contributions to pay for personal expenses, lied to Congress about his wealth and collected unemployment benefits while working.

Additionally, Santos also admitted to “a litany of other crimes for which the court will hold him accountable at sentencing,” Peace said.

Among them: stealing multiple people’s credit card numbers and charging them for his campaign, tricking donors into giving money to a bogus nonprofit and using the cash to buy designer clothing and fabricating his personal wealth in a financial disclosure report to Congress.


A House Ethics Committee investigation last year found money Santos diverted to his personal bank accounts was used to pay credit card bills and make purchases at luxury retailer Hermes, beauty retailer Sephora and the adult content website OnlyFans.

Peace said Santos “badly deceived” his constituents, who “came to learn that they were victims of a fraud of unprecedented proportions.”

“They had to watch helplessly while Santos rode into Congress on a campaign of lies,” Peace said.

Santos was expelled from the U.S. House last December after the ethics committee investigation found “overwhelming evidence” he had broken the law and exploited his public position for personal profit. He’d refused to resign, maintaining his innocence in the face of his May 2023 indictment and additional charges months later.


The case had been scheduled for trial in early September. Prosecutors said they were prepared to call some 40 witnesses, including members of Santos’ family, campaign and former employers, and wanted to show jurors evidence of Santos’ myriad falsehoods, including claims he’d worked at Citigroup and Goldman Sachs.

After his ouster from Congress, Santos said in an interview that he’d be open to a plea deal. Asked if he was afraid of going to prison, he told WCBS-TV at the time: “I think everybody should be afraid of going to jail, it’s not a pretty place and uh, I definitely want to work very hard to avoid that as best as possible.”

Separately Monday, Manhattan Federal Judge Denise Cote tossed out Santos’ lawsuit alleging that Jimmy Kimmel, ABC and Disney committed copyright infringement and unjustly enriched themselves by using videos he made on the Cameo app for a segment on Kimmel’s late-night talk show. Cote said it was clear Kimmel used the clips for criticism and commentary, which is fair use.


Santos began selling personalized videos on Cameo after leaving Congress. He subsequently launched, then quickly abandoned, a longshot independent bid to return to Congress.

In an interview that aired Sunday on WABC Radio, Santos said he has taken comfort in a “somewhat private civilian” again, with little wistfulness for the “rubber chicken dinners and the rah-rah-rah parties and fundraisers” of his former life.

Santos said he was “terrified” of his then-looming trial, telling host Cindy Adams: “This is not absolutely an easy process to go through. It really hurts and it really messes with your psychological health.”

In the days leading to his guilty plea, the ever-online Santos appeared to signal his decision — even as he chided followers for speculating and mixed in a disappointed review of the latest installment in the “Alien” movie series.


After losing a bid to have prospective jurors fill out written questionnaires, Santos cryptically wrote on X last week: “I’m done,” adding an emoji of a hand holding up a peace sign.

Two Santos campaign aides pleaded guilty last year to crimes related to his campaign, complicating his defence.

Ex-treasurer Nancy Marks pleaded guilty to fraud conspiracy, implicating Santos in a scheme to embellish his campaign finance reports with a fake loan and fake donors. Her lawyer said she was willing to testify against him.

Ex-fundraiser Sam Miele copped to wire fraud, admitting he impersonated a congressional aide while raising money for Santos’ campaign.

— Sisak reported from Philadelphia. Associated Press writers Susan Haigh and Larry Neumeister contributed to this report.

George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to Congress

George Santos, who spun lies about his life into an 11-month stint in Congress, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

torontosun.com

 

[Serryah]

Is the issue with Palestinians (?) or the blurry line to Hamas as a terrorist organization?

Depending who you are, they are the same.

Then people with a brain to think with realize they are not the same and see them as different things.

The federal political party's decision comes as some embassies, civil servants, and local organizations pulled out of the event amid the controversy.

"In light of recent decisions made by the Capital Pride board, the Liberal Party has decided not to participate in Capital Pride events this year, and instead will host our own (our own?) event to celebrate Ottawa's 2SLGBTQI+ communities," said Liberal Party spokesperson Parker Lund in a statement. I wonder what the liberal party means by “our own” in that it’ll be for the liberal party by the Liberal party paid for out of their own coffers (not the taxpayer slush fund)?

Wasn’t there already a pride month this year so far? Anyway, as long as the liberals are paying for it by themselves., they can have a pride celebration ‘till the multicoloured cows come home, minus the wrong kind’a Arabs I guess, on their own dime if they’re having their own exclusive celebration.

"As we celebrate this year's Public Service Pride Week under the theme "Unity in Diversity," we reaffirm our commitment to intersectionality and inclusion.

The New Democratic Party of Canada still plans to attend Capital Pride, stating its intent is to show people, "especially young 2SLGBTQ people, in Ottawa and across the country that we see them and support them."

"The NDP has been absolutely unequivocally clear in our position on the Israel-Hamas war. We continue to advocate vocally for a ceasefire, for the safe return of all hostages, for humanitarian aid, and for actions that will bring justice, peace and safety for everyone in the region, Because LGBTQ-ETC…” said a spokesperson said in a statement.

Liberals, U.S. embassy, some civil servants withdraw from Ottawa Pride parade over pro-Palestinian stance — CTV News

The Liberal Party of Canada is the latest major group to withdraw from the annual Ottawa Pride parade after organizers pledged solidarity with Palestinians in a statement earlier this month. The federal political party's decision comes as some embassies, civil servants, and local organizations...

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"Pride events have to be a safe and supportive space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people and should not to be misused for other political purposes," the German embassy said, ‘cuz Germans.

In an interview on CTV Morning Live Ottawa Capital Pride executive director Callie Metler said those planning this year's celebrations did anticipate "all angles" of response to their position on the Israel-Hamas conflict…’cuz all the cool kids are doing it.

Congrats to the Libs for being cowards.

 

[Serryah]

TikTok - Make Your Day

 

[Retired_Can_Soldier]

So. . . Liberals are OK with guys sucking each other's dicks, but not with murderers and hostage-takers?

Good thing the Men of Westernesse are there to show us the right way. . . outlaw the dick-smokers and celebrate the murderers!

Relax, if you were a Canadian, you'd be allowed to smoke as much dick as you want. I agree with the Trudeau government. The Palestinian protesters have been getting violent with police, with the public, and with citizens who are Jewish. They have even been photographed carrying signs in support of Hamas.

 

[Retired_Can_Soldier]

Depending who you are, they are the same.

Then people with a brain to think with realize they are not the same and see them as different things.



Congrats to the Libs for being cowards.

Maybe the folks at Pride need to get back to basics and be about Pride instead of aligning themselves with the people who support murdering gays and have called Hamas heroes.