Faithful readers probably recall how we cats had our fur on fire about the Trump-like "Freedom Convoy" protesters who took over Ottawa and abused its citizens last February.
They danced and urinated on the Canadian War Memorial, terrorized residential neighborhoods, and basically trashed the place while the Ottawa police stood by helplessly (or sympathetically, depending on whom you talk to). At least, they did until the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act, and hustled their asses out of town.
Now, the government has been holding a public inquiry over the use of the EA. This is not an investigation — it's a routine look-back that the act itself requires, to confirm that it was used appropriately.
You won't be surprised to hear that the lawyer representing the protesting "truckers" is as obnoxious and unattractive as they are. Today, the judge presiding over the inquiry threw him out for interrupting testimony and making demands. Then, Bannon-like, he stood in front of the building where the hearing was being held, grousing and whining until one of the convoy leaders yanked him away.
Bottom line is that these stupid Trumpy truckers were breaking the law. They targeted officeholders' homes, blocked streets with hundreds of giant vehicles, and jammed up border crossings with the US. They deserved to have their rights to assemble suspended and their bank accounts frozen. And their lawyer acting up doesn't help their cause.
We cats can't wait for the verdict on this inquiry. If it's fair at all, it will justify implementing the EA, and we cats will PURR.
(IMAGE: Convoy lawyer Brendan Miller. Why do they all look like this?)
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