Canadians take to the streets to protest Emperor Stephen Harper

[marmar]

from CBC News:



Thousands protest Parliament's suspension
Rallies against prorogation organized on Facebook

Last Updated: Saturday, January 23, 2010 | 10:05 AM ET


Thousands of people attended rallies in towns and cities across Canada on Saturday to speak out against Prime Minister Stephen Harper's decision to suspend Parliament until March.

More than 60 rallies were planned across Canada, with protests also slated for London, England, and several U.S. cities.

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff addressed the crowd on Parliament Hill on Saturday afternoon, commending protesters for their campaign to send MPs back to work.

"This is a demonstration that shows that Canadians understand their democracy, care for their democracy, and if necessary will fight for their democracy," Ignatieff said. "This demonstration does not belong to the politicians of any party, it belongs to the Canadian people."

MPs were supposed to return to work Jan. 25 after a holiday break, but Harper said he moved to delay the resumption of Parliament in order to focus on strategies for Canada's economy. ............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.cbc.ca/politics/story/2010/01/23/prorogue-protests.html

[BrklynLiberal]

1. Superb photoshoppiing.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[malaise]

2. About time

Bravo Canadians.

[HeresyLives]

3. I'd say King, not Emperor.

Only because of the eerily similar photos. :rofl:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_of_England