[em]William Brooks is a Canadian writer from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He serves as an editorial advisor to “The Civil Conversation” for Canada’s Civitas Society and is an opinion page columnist for The Epoch Times.[/em]
Four years ago, while a pivotal American election was being disrupted by militant mobs, a lingering pandemic, economic setbacks and mass mail-in voting, I confidently contended that we should never bet against the USA.
Throughout modern history state funded broadcasting corporations and giant Western news organisations have supported some of the worst socialist regimes on the planet.
Canada’s regime media now takes as much pleasure in persecuting conservatives as do their fellow-travellers in the USA.
Consequently, Donald Trump is the current target of choice for the cabal of liberal-progressive scribblers who dominate the international press corps.
Contempt is a powerful feeling reserved for people, ideas and institutions we regard as inferior, base or worthless. Those held in contempt by high society and government are routinely despised and dishonoured.
Contempt is categorically more toxic than simple disapproval, dislike or animosity. These are feelings that can be overcome, forgiven and resolved. Holding fellow human beings in contempt permanently prejudices relationships. It dehumanizes dissenters and all but eliminates the capacity for compassion.