LONDON (November 20, 1997) - On his whirlwind tour through southwestern Ontario to promote his monumental work, Farewell the Peaceful Kingdom, Canadian author and historian Joe C.W. Armstrong dropped by Freedom Party's offices to update us on his activities, and to pass on a copy of his speech, "Legitimize Dissent --- or Lose the Federation," which was published in the December 1997 edition of Consent. (See related coverage, elsewhere in this issue.)
"Bob, as Freedom Party members and supporters well know," Armstrong remarked to Fp president Robert Metz, "it can never be said too often: freedom requires eternal vigilance. The Freedom Party of Ontario is a national treasure. It is imperative that this movement grow and flourish. There are only a handful of organizations in Canada that are doing anything to save the country. This one counts!"
Armstrong's compliment is no mere flattery, and we are honored to be viewed in such a light by a truly Canadian author and historian, who is himself among only a handful of individuals doing anything to save Canada. As of this writing (May/98), Joe has already been booked for thirty Canadian Club speaking engagements across the country and reports that "we are having an enormous effect!"
Whether that effect will be great enough to persuade Ontario's MPPs to reject the Calgary Declaration in May remains to be seen. A majority PC vote in favour of the declaration would only confirm the utter contempt that this government displays towards the public when gathering public opinion. The disgraceful Ontario Speaks process (See coverage, elsewhere in this issue) has already been a low point of 'information gathering'. Despite the government's best efforts, most Canadians still have not even heard about the "Calgary declaration" (66% according to the Globe and Mail, May 4/98), let alone understand its impact upon their daily lives.
Once again, that task is left to the "handful" of individuals like Joe Armstrong, and organizations like Freedom Party, to create an informed Canadian public. One of the first steps we can all take is to read Joe's 746-page accounting of what he calls "the seduction and rape of Canada, 1963 to 1994."
A limited number of autographed copies of Armstrong's Farewell the Peaceful Kingdom are available through Freedom Party at $35 each ($40 postpaid). VISA & MASTERCARD orders accepted. Call 1- 800-830-3301, or fax us at (519) 681-2857. In the London area, drop by our offices at 240 Commissioners Rd. W., or call (519) 681-3999. You can also contact us by e-mail at e-mail.
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