Canucks suffering another bizarre
resurgence of pseudo patriotism

Blazing Reader,

On New Year's Eve, 2019, I visited Mexico for a month. Upon returning to Canada, it felt like I had landed in 1940 Russia. The government had declared a state of emergency and was putting everybody in lockdown.

Were we at war? Only with the winter flu. The coronavirus had suddenly become a boogey man.

Trillions (not billions) were wasted on masks, hand sanitizers, stay-at-home compensation cheques and dangerous mRNA injections.

This January, after a second trip to Mexico, I returned, yet again, to a country on the verge of declaring another state of emergency. This time, the boogeyman is economical, not viral — namely, an irritated Trump and his impending 25% tariffs on Canadian goods.

In the spirit of such a suspension of freedom and democracy that "emergency powers" will bring — an illegal snap election was held in my province with the premier promising to "invest billions; we’re going to protect the people" and that this is "no different than the pandemic."

By some miracle, Canada survived those three years of lockdowns, clot shots and $2.9 trillion in debt. So I guess the elite needed another crisis to finish the nation off.

I'm so disappointed. I thought they were going to fake an alien invasion. That, at least, would have been entertaining.

This so-called emergency also brings another bizarre resurgence of so-called "Canadian patriotism." During COVID, Canucks were "all in this together," bravely fighting the common cold from the comfort of their couch; now they are united, bravely booing the American anthem at hockey games.

I think they are directing their anger and energy in the wrong direction — after years of fearful psychological suppression.

Most Canadians obediently rolled up their sleeves when their government coerced them into taking untested drugs.

They did nothing when their prime minister froze the bank accounts of those who protested his lunacy in Ottawa.

Even now, they look the other way when a man is allowed into their daughter's changing room.

They pretend there is nothing wrong with schools putting children on puberty blockers.

They even cheer when racist and sexist hiring practices (under the guise of "inclusivity") are not only being allowed but mandated by their government.

Instead of acknowledging the moral bankruptcy and heartless manipulation of the last four years — Canucks would rather boast how they are not Americans — those same "selfish" Yankees who protect our borders, provide most of our entertainment and buy 75% of our exports.

As Bob Metz said in last week's (highly recommended) episode of Just Right, "Canada’s demise is self-inflicted, and on its current path, is inevitable."

If we're lucky, however, maybe rebellious Quebec and daring Alberta will take the lead and secede — allowing Canada to break up into smaller, saner nations governed by its citizens, not incompetent rulers and shadowy elites.

After all, Canada was built upon England's hard-fought heritage of classical liberalism — which broke away from kingly dictates in favour of individual rights and personal prosperity.

Such respect for the only true minority — the individual — is the theme of my first novel, Much Ado About Corona. It's a story about Canadians working together to retain their right to life, liberty and property. It's also full of iconic Canadian content — ranging from the Group of Seven to The Tragically Hip. You can purchase copies for your own nightstand and that of all your friends and families at: MuchAdoAboutCorona.com.

—John C.A. Manley

P.S. For my American neighbours, if you purchase it from Amazon or any bookstore in America, the book will be printed and shipped from within the USA. No tariffs, I promise.

John C. A. Manley is the author of Much Ado About Corona, All The Humans Are Sleeping and other works of philosophical fiction that are "so completely engaging that you find yourself alternately laughing, gasping, hanging on for dear life." Get free samples of his stories by becoming a Blazing Pine Cone email subscriber.