[WGC] Hungarian Witch-Hunt
Day 492, 21:04
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by Alias Vision
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A threat, real or imagined, has a magical way of galvanizing the people under duress. Over the last few days the Canadian media has seen the focus shift almost exclusively to the "Hungarian question", which is polite society's way of referring to the attempted political takeover of the nation during this past Congressional election.
The crisis saw its hysterical moments such as statements made by citizens claiming that voting for certain Canadian members of Congress was treason if they already had over a certain level of support. The message of course was that the electorate needed to smarten up and vote strategically to minimize, or better yet eliminate, any Hungarian threat. Now that we are entering the period of sober second thought and analysis, it is important to point out the need to keep rhetoric and political witch hunts in context. An accusation of treason, even made in jest, cannot be taken back. Hyperbole does not belong in the discourse of a mature nation.
So how real was the threat and how legitimate the uproar? Was the attempt successful? Will it happen again?
The answer to the first question is that the danger was present and the uproar will be proven to be necessary if we wish to better prepare our defense against any future political takeovers. However this also has all the markings of an attack of opportunity. We have heard from different segments of the Canadian population that Canada is a bit player on the international stage. A soft participant in world affairs. This move has the hallmarks of a strategic prodding to see just how soft this nation's underbelly really is. Which begs the follow up question... why alert us? Because with triple the active population, they can simply afford the gambit. If we had in fact proven a soft target, the prize would have well been worth the effort. Let's remember that the alarm was sounded very late and the response necessitated a full CAF recall. For a mere 30-40 foreign agents, that is an exchange well worth the public relations black mark.
With that in mind you have to figure that it was imminently a successful operation. It also opens the door to more such movement in what we could coin as alternative warfare. Small investment of people and resources will need disproportional responses to ensure safety. For more timid nations, these maneuvers could prove effective leashes preventing them from exerting any influence outside their own borders.
Some Hungarian apologists have attempted to tar these takeover artists as rogue elements. Unfortunately the movement was too broad and systematic for that to be true. We see the Hungarian response as proof of this duplicity and the Congressional proposals already submitted condemns them.
Now we also hear pleas from these new immigrants for inclusion and understanding. The proof must lie entirely on their shoulders. Talk is cheap and when the international standard favors political takeovers, the burden is that much greater.
Canadians need to think hard about the role they wish to play and be willing to make sacrifices to see that happen. Canada must not remain an attractive "soft" target. While maintaining the dignity we have cultivated in this nation we must still remain wary of "the other". This is not intolerant, it is a reflection of the dangerous world we live in.
Canadian citizens, raise your voice to Government and Congress and let them know the extent you think this threat to be. Encourage action and hold everyone accountable.
*The above was an article from a Member Paper of the Writers' Guild of Canada*
A threat, real or imagined, has a magical way of galvanizing the people under duress. Over the last few days the Canadian media has seen the focus shift almost exclusively to the "Hungarian question", which is polite society's way of referring to the attempted political takeover of the nation during this past Congressional election.
The crisis saw its hysterical moments such as statements made by citizens claiming that voting for certain Canadian members of Congress was treason if they already had over a certain level of support. The message of course was that the electorate needed to smarten up and vote strategically to minimize, or better yet eliminate, any Hungarian threat. Now that we are entering the period of sober second thought and analysis, it is important to point out the need to keep rhetoric and political witch hunts in context. An accusation of treason, even made in jest, cannot be taken back. Hyperbole does not belong in the discourse of a mature nation.
So how real was the threat and how legitimate the uproar? Was the attempt successful? Will it happen again?
The answer to the first question is that the danger was present and the uproar will be proven to be necessary if we wish to better prepare our defense against any future political takeovers. However this also has all the markings of an attack of opportunity. We have heard from different segments of the Canadian population that Canada is a bit player on the international stage. A soft participant in world affairs. This move has the hallmarks of a strategic prodding to see just how soft this nation's underbelly really is. Which begs the follow up question... why alert us? Because with triple the active population, they can simply afford the gambit. If we had in fact proven a soft target, the prize would have well been worth the effort. Let's remember that the alarm was sounded very late and the response necessitated a full CAF recall. For a mere 30-40 foreign agents, that is an exchange well worth the public relations black mark.
With that in mind you have to figure that it was imminently a successful operation. It also opens the door to more such movement in what we could coin as alternative warfare. Small investment of people and resources will need disproportional responses to ensure safety. For more timid nations, these maneuvers could prove effective leashes preventing them from exerting any influence outside their own borders.
Some Hungarian apologists have attempted to tar these takeover artists as rogue elements. Unfortunately the movement was too broad and systematic for that to be true. We see the Hungarian response as proof of this duplicity and the Congressional proposals already submitted condemns them.
Now we also hear pleas from these new immigrants for inclusion and understanding. The proof must lie entirely on their shoulders. Talk is cheap and when the international standard favors political takeovers, the burden is that much greater.
Canadians need to think hard about the role they wish to play and be willing to make sacrifices to see that happen. Canada must not remain an attractive "soft" target. While maintaining the dignity we have cultivated in this nation we must still remain wary of "the other". This is not intolerant, it is a reflection of the dangerous world we live in.
Canadian citizens, raise your voice to Government and Congress and let them know the extent you think this threat to be. Encourage action and hold everyone accountable.
*The above was an article from a Member Paper of the Writers' Guild of Canada*
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Good points Alias. Hyperbole needs to be kept in check.
Perhaps the Hungarians did not achieve the political gains they sought, but the damage to the public's trust in the government was tarnished by the emergency security measures. I'd consider that a minor victory in disrupting our national resolve.
The Hungarians weighed less than a duck, and were therefore witches.
Excellent article Alias. I haven't had much time to stop by lately, but I'm glad I read this.
"Unfortunately the movement was too broad and systematic for that to be true."
How so?
So if the rogue elements are organized and have some influence over the people it can not prove anything else but official government action? Because not a single eCanadian would do anything unless someone told she/he so.
The argument of Boom Holdings are much more valid.
That is correct Prizma. Not a single Canadian would ever do anything without orders.
voted.. nice article..
@ Prizma - Yes, eCanada is good. TOs are evil. We do not do the naughty things you do, like trying to justifiy TOs.
The biggest issue I had over the entire incident was the reaction by some elements of the senior leadership within Canada. While there was no danger of my voting for one of the Hungarian candidates in the preceding election, two senior members involved in Canadian government took the time to write me to instruct me who to vote for. While I certainly understand the necessity of acting to block a hostile foreign political takeover, the very concept of high officials dictating to the public who is to be voted for is an exceptionally bad precedent and one that lays the groundwork for massive abuse in the future.
The Hungarian threat, while serious, is a short term problem. Persons in position of power abusing that power to dictate votes is a more serious long term threat to the integrity of the nation. As Canadians we need to watch out for both vigilantly.
"The crisis saw its hysterical moments such as statements made by citizens claiming that voting for certain Canadian members of Congress was treason if they already had over a certain level of support. The message of course was that the electorate needed to smarten up and vote strategically to minimize, or better yet eliminate, any Hungarian threat. Now that we are entering the period of sober second thought and analysis, it is important to point out the need to keep rhetoric and political witch hunts in context. An accusation of treason, even made in jest, cannot be taken back. Hyperbole does not belong in the discourse of a mature nation."
That was me who started it and told others to paste it in their shouts.
If you disagree about why I said that, we can have a little chat.
Banach I think AV was just pointing out that just because somebody voted for a legitimate Canadian candidate who already had quite a few votes doesn't mean they're traitors to the country. A tad ignorant to the situation, granted, but we shouldn't hang them for it.
I wonder why them hungarians are still sticking around...
@SensibleVoices: I'v got fired... have time... sorry 🙂
@The 10th: justifying TOs is a funny, impossible thing to do... I'm not into that business.
eCanada is not just good, eCanada is wonderful! I'm not trying to be sarcastic, I agree with you.
I'v never been in eCanada and have no plans to move there🙂 (hurray) 🙂
I'm a big fan of your organization, and admire your efforts to help your country.
I dared to point out that we as an eCountry didn't tried to take over... It remains a horrible thing, and its a shame for us anyway, but we have enough on our plate in eEurope and I find the idea amusing that we are stupid enough to try to conquer one of the biggest countries in the far side of the world.
Eugene Prizma
"Unfortunately the movement was too broad and systematic for that to be true. "
Yeah, right. Do you really think that if we'd really want to do it, we couldn't move enough people here to do it??? Please check the number of players we have and after that, check the number of votes hungarian candidates get... you don't need to believe, but there's no excuse to be irrational.
@xsanctusx: That was precisely my point. 😉