Political Pundit

Pamela Giroux | Oct 21, 2015

I was so delighted when I saw Edward Kennedy’s name attached to a letter (Re: October 8 Issue, Letters, Oct. 15). Finally, I thought, he has decided to put pen to paper and enlighten us with his astute observations on diverse election issues! His cryptic analysis of Anita Payne was spot on. Why would any teacher bother to teach History or Literature? What good are those subjects when one is applying for a real job? His attack on Ross Sutherland lost a bit of momentum, however, when he meandered into muddy waters after stating that “every good town needed a church where moral principles and personal responsibility were taught”. However, he appears to contradict that statement by saying many churches today are in error and even apostate, functioning better as social clubs hosting barbecues and strawberry socials”. My, my, Mr. Kennedy, I admire your fearlessness in attacking churches which will be sure to draw the ire of many traditional souls. I won’t pretend to try and understand the ambiguous paragraph dealing with climate change. But it appears you have coined a new word –envirofascism. Mr. Kennedy, the depth of your understanding on all things political never ceases to amaze me. Please keep those letters coming. You are our Rex Murphy - sort of! And we need you to keep rooting for Mr. Harper and Scott Reid.

As for that erudite political pundit, Jeff Green, let’s just say he has a lot to learn from you!